Six in 10 workers need training by 2027

6.8 significance by WEF Future Jobs Jobs December 2027

Why does it matter?

Training needs at this scale would make workforce adaptation a core employer and policy challenge.

Direct quote

Six in 10 workers will require training before 2027, but only half of workers are seen to have access to adequate training opportunities today. The highest priority for skills training from 2023-2027 is analytical thinking, which is set to account for 10% of training initiatives, on average.

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