This thinkpiece outlines nine strategic areas viewed as essential for strengthening the United Kingdom's workforce in order to tackle existing skills and productivity gaps.
Recognising the critical role played by skills development, and the fostering of innovation, resilience, and adaptability, it emphasises the pathways which are important to secure the UK’s future economic growth and global competitiveness. In order to navigate the evolving demands of the contemporary job market, the Lifelong Education Institute advocates for a more comprehensive and focused approach towards skills acquisition and their enhancement.