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Purpose
The purpose of the paper is to highlight the area on how can we bridge the skills gap in post-coronavirus Britain through role-relevant qualifications.
Design/methodology/approach
The paper draws on the author’s personal observations and opinions learned through experience in the field.
Findings
The paper explores a number of potential solutions to the skills gap, including post-pandemic digital transformation creating a bigger rift between supply and demand; addressing the digital skills vacuum, which intensifies the war on talent; upskilling; and plugging the skills gap with industry-focused education and training.
Originality/value
The paper offers original insight based on the author’s unique perspective.
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