Today’s workforce must upskill to secure jobs, say university leaders – The National

Today’s workforce must upskill to secure jobs, say university leaders – The National

People in today's workforce will need to upskill to ensure they are equipped for future jobs, say university leaders.

At an event at Expo 2020 Dubai, hosted by Scotland's Heriot-Watt University, speakers said the average student will soon change from an 18-year-old undergraduate to people of all ages.

Along with academic qualifications, shorter skills-focused courses are also important.