The skills gap is across multiple generations of workers, observes Dora Smith, senior director, global academic and startup strategy, at Siemens Digital Industries Software. “The accelerated pace of technological change means the traditional knowledge and skills taught even a few years ago are outdated,” Smith says. “We’re seeing a widening digital-skills gap that needs immediate attention. We must move beyond one-stop training and foster a culture of lifelong learning to ensure the workforce can adapt, innovate and thrive in this dynamic environment.”
