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Artificial intelligence (AI) is changing how we work, making
tasks more efficient and creating new opportunities. To adapt to
these changes, people need training and skills to do well in a
world shaped by AI.
Giving people the skills they need
AI will affect jobs in every industry. To do well in an AI-driven
world, workers should know how to use and understand AI tools
but skills like creativity,
critical thinking, and emotional intelligence are still
absolutely vital. The workforce will also need to be adaptable
and committed to always learning. These qualities will help them
stay ready for changes in technology and job requirements.
Skills England's work
Skills England, the government body to help improve the skills
landscape is focused on a few key areas to make sure we're
prepared for AI:
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Closing skills gaps: Partnering with
others to identify and address skill shortages.
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Preparing for change: Training workers to
meet the needs of a tech-driven economy.
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Boosting AI education: Supporting the
education system, including universities, to produce
more AI graduates and offer job-relevant training.
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Promoting diversity: Making the AI field
more inclusive by addressing inequalities.
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Encouraging lifelong
learning: Helping people adapt
throughout their careers as technology evolves.
Tackling inequalities with the AI skills
fellowship
The AI Skills Fellowship, a partnership with the British Academy,
focuses on making AI opportunities available to everyone
regardless of their background. The fellowships will look at
skills inequalities in the UK and explore how AI education can
reach more people. They will also work to ensure there is
inclusion across all regions and career levels.
Lessons from the AI roundtable
Last year, Skills England and the British Academy held a
roundtable to discuss using AI effectively. Experts shared
insights from past tech revolutions, offering ideas on how to
close skills gaps and ensure fairness as AI grows. The roundtable
influenced ongoing plans, including the research of two
fellowships to assess skills gaps, and address inequalities in
the field of AI.
Looking to the future
AI is changing work but planning and inclusivity are essential to
making the most of it. By investing in skills development and
addressing inequalities, we can prepare the workforce for both
challenges and opportunities.
