“[A]s the rate of skills change accelerates across both old and new roles in all industries, proactive and innovative skill-building and talent management is an urgent issue. What this requires is a [talent development] function that is rapidly becoming more strategic and has a seat at the table.” — World Economic Forum
The LinkedIn 2018 Workplace Learning Report highlights the short shelf life of skills in todays market, and the need for innovation and organisational focus in addressing this. Many Sector Four providers focus on work ready credentials for targeted skills, and there are growing opportunities to service this need in the sector.