失去的劳动力——为未来提高技能

The World Government Summit is a global platform dedicated toshaping the future of governments worldwide. Each year, the Summitsets the agenda for the next generation of governments with a focuson how they can harness innovation and technology to solve universalchallenges facing humanity.The World Government Summit is a knowledge exchange center at theintersection of government, futurism, technology, and innovation. Itfunctions as a thought leadership platform and networking hub forpolicymakers, experts and pioneers in human development.The Summit is a gateway to the future as it functions as the stage foranalysis of future trends, concerns, and opportunities facing humanity.It is also an arena to showcase innovations, best practice, and smartsolutions to inspire creativity to tackle these future challenges.AnsweringTomorrow’sQuestionsToday16 The Skills Gap: A Paradigm ShiftTable of ContentShaping an Upskilling SolutionThe Solution EcosystemConclusionIntroductionExecutive SummaryTopics 071325350301 Executive SummaryMany companies are desperately looking forcandidates to fill their increasing job vacancies.Meanwhile hundreds of millions of unemployed,overqualified or under-skilled workers do not, orno longer have, the relevant skillsets required tofulfil specific roles. This lost workforce represents anincredible loss in growth and economic prosperity.It is apparent that most research projects and policiesto date have been designed around a knowledgecreation approach that centres on higher education.Very few countries have designed and implemented atruly holistic national skills strategy that aligns withnew needs produced by massive corporate investmentin technology.This paper addresses the innovative, ambitious andpractical solutions of various government policiesaimed at increasing the skills portfolio of its untappedtalent pool. It provides a roadmap that is backedby thorough research and substantiated by multipleexamples from across the globe. After over a yearof investigation, which included workshops withcorporate executives, employees and officials of theLuxembourg Ministry of Labour, a new generationpolicy toolbox was designed. It has been testedthrough a national pilot project: the Luxembourg SkillsBridge. Large-scale, accelerated workforce upskillinghas also been tested and proven across multiplesectors, such as manufacturing, financial services,construction, the craft industry and professionalservices.The outcome of the research indicates not only theneed for national skills foresight, but also governmentinvolvement in enabling support structures andassistance to corporations.Upskilling is a solution that can be tailored to resolveissues for countries, regions, industries, corporationsand individuals. It is extremely powerful but requiresthe correct execution strategy, a supportive regulatoryframework and a vibrant job market. Successfulupskilling is achieved by completing six steps, in aspecific sequence:The process is fortified with strategy assessmentand a communication plan. This continuous cycle ofimprovement (monitoring, evaluation and policy)provides the bedrock for the methodology.The solution outlined in this paper, provides a cost-effective framework of core modules that can helpgovernments and corporations develop and implementa market-driven skills strategy and policy. If appliedcorrectly, it can engender sustainable growth,employability and social inclusion.01 1.Introduction If ever there was a time for governments, businessand social society to work together it is now. Theskills gap is widening. As certain skills becomeincreasingly obsolete, the demand for other,newer skillsets are not being met by the availableworkforce. Multiple industries are suffering massivelayoffs due to the evolution of core skillsets,while simultaneously falling short in resourcingkey jobs and/or areas that are critical to success.The implications of high unemployment rates –especially in youths and older workers – coupled withincreasing job vacancies are undeniable.The current situation being experienced by mostdeveloped countries, and increasingly in developingcountries, impacts business and GDP. It is forcingpopulations to migrate and businesses to move.Governments are reconsidering their structure,policies and systems. The impact on society is far-reaching. A ready example is the number of youth,emerging from years of education that is not tied tomarket projections or needs, who find themselvesunemployed and unemployable. The cost of failing toupskill the population is massive and is comprised ofdifferent elements such as:•high percentages in NEET ( youths Not inEmployment, Education or Training) – leading toa disenfranchised and demotivated youth•vocational training inefficiencies and wastedtraining funds as people participate in knowledgeor skills acquisition in the wrong domain•higher unemployment insurance – increasingsubsidy and support costs, impacting mentalhealth and well-being of a large seg