#skillsgap — Public Fediverse posts

JOB READINESS IN AN AGE OF AUTOMATION: A DISSECTION

Young workers need new skills like problem-solving and adaptability as robots and AI change jobs. Employers share advice on how to get ready for the future.

#FutureOfWork, #SkillsGap, #Automation, #YoungWorkers, #JobReadiness

https://newsletter.tf/young-workers-need-new-skills-for-jobs-with-robots/

Employers say young workers need to be adaptable and good at solving problems because of new technology in jobs. This is different from just learning facts from school.

#FutureOfWork, #SkillsGap, #Automation, #YoungWorkers, #JobReadiness
https://newsletter.tf/young-workers-need-new-skills-for-jobs-with-robots/

"security professionals now rank in the bottom three for overall workplace satisfaction alongside QA testers and infrastructure bods"

Ah, cyber security, QA, DevOps, all the unimportant, costly stuff. The triumvirate of project blockers. 😉

https://www.theregister.com/2026/04/27/from_a_massive_skills_gap/

#cybersecurity #skillsgap

When skills are scarce, automation scales impact. Codifying knowledge into workflows reduces dependency on heroics.

#SkillsGap #Automation #CIO #DigitalTransformation #MSP

Nigeria may be heading toward an AI skills shortage as demand for trained professionals outpaces current training and workforce development.

Read more: https://aibase.ng/ai-news/nigeria-heading-toward-an-ai-skills-shortage/

#AIBase #AIBaseNig #AI #AIinNigeria #SkillsGap #TechEducation #FutureOfWork #TalentDevelopment

https://aibase.ng/ai-news/nigeria-heading-toward-an-ai-skills-shortage/

The AI talent squeeze is hitting hard, but Europe's been quietly brewing some fascinating AI education experiments. From training teachers to co-create with AI to embedding practical AI literacy, they're shaping tomorrow's workforce. Is your business ready to ditch the old ways and embrace this evolving learning landscape?

Read more here: https://www.artificialintelligence-news.com/news/ai-education-the-european-experience/
#AI #Education #FutureOfWork #SkillsGap #TechNews

🛑 Stop Calling Them Certs. They're Privilege Slot Machines.
Let's be blunt: Many high-stakes, hands-on cybersecurity certifications have lost their merit. They are no longer a true measure of skill but a measure of affluence.

The Truth About the Exam Cycle:
It's not about being a better hacker; it's about being able to afford the next attempt. We’re paying thousands to play a "gambling slot machine":

Exams cycle through a limited list of labs (some easy, some hard).

Candidates just pay repeatedly, "throwing money at the cert" until they hit the series of easy boxes they can pass.

This turns an industry benchmark into a "Privilege Cert." You're not proving your competence; you're proving you have the capital to keep paying until you win the RNG lottery.

Merit is Not Majority
A lot of people hold these pieces of paper. That doesn't make the cert valid. Historically, a majority believed the Earth was the center of the universe—it just means a lot of people are gullible or following the crowd. Paying out thousands for a piece of paper that can be brute-forced with a credit card is a poor substitute for genuine, verifiable skill.

The Real Skill Test
The focus is so narrow it fails to test fundamental skills. If you can automate the process but choose not to because the test structure rewards rote manual work, you've already exposed the flaw. These certs are not good for training the next generation of builders or AI; they reward test-takers, not innovators.

My Focus? Real Skills.
I'm done with the cert lottery. That's why I'm focused on platforms like Hack The Box (HTB), where actual skill, ingenuity, and coding ability are the only things that matter.

What do you think? Are these high-cost certifications still a reliable standard, or are they a financial gatekeeper?

#Cybersecurity #InfoSec #CyberCertifications #OSCP #HackTheBox #SkillsGap #PrivilegeCerts

🛑 Stop Calling Them Certs. They're Privilege Slot Machines.
Let's be blunt: Many high-stakes, hands-on cybersecurity certifications have lost their merit. They are no longer a true measure of skill but a measure of affluence.

The Truth About the Exam Cycle:
It's not about being a better hacker; it's about being able to afford the next attempt. We’re paying thousands to play a "gambling slot machine":

Exams cycle through a limited list of labs (some easy, some hard).

Candidates just pay repeatedly, "throwing money at the cert" until they hit the series of easy boxes they can pass.

This turns an industry benchmark into a "Privilege Cert." You're not proving your competence; you're proving you have the capital to keep paying until you win the RNG lottery.

Merit is Not Majority
A lot of people hold these pieces of paper. That doesn't make the cert valid. Historically, a majority believed the Earth was the center of the universe—it just means a lot of people are gullible or following the crowd. Paying out thousands for a piece of paper that can be brute-forced with a credit card is a poor substitute for genuine, verifiable skill.

The Real Skill Test
The focus is so narrow it fails to test fundamental skills. If you can automate the process but choose not to because the test structure rewards rote manual work, you've already exposed the flaw. These certs are not good for training the next generation of builders or AI; they reward test-takers, not innovators.

My Focus? Real Skills.
I'm done with the cert lottery. That's why I'm focused on platforms like Hack The Box (HTB), where actual skill, ingenuity, and coding ability are the only things that matter.

What do you think? Are these high-cost certifications still a reliable standard, or are they a financial gatekeeper?

#Cybersecurity #InfoSec #CyberCertifications #OSCP #HackTheBox #SkillsGap #PrivilegeCerts

Only 24% of Cybersecurity Workforce Are Women — UN Women and GCF Plan to Change That https://thecyberexpress.com/un-women-and-gcf-partner-for-cyber-equality/ #CybersecurityWorkforceReport #GlobalCybersecurityForum #cybersecurityworkforce #TheCyberExpressNews #GCFAnnualMeeting #TheCyberExpress #genderequality #CyberNews #SkillsGap #UNWomen

Only 24% of Cybersecurity Workforce Are Women — UN Women and GCF Plan to Change That https://thecyberexpress.com/un-women-and-gcf-partner-for-cyber-equality/ #CybersecurityWorkforceReport #GlobalCybersecurityForum #cybersecurityworkforce #TheCyberExpressNews #GCFAnnualMeeting #TheCyberExpress #genderequality #CyberNews #SkillsGap #UNWomen

Oh, France! Now facing AI-powered cyber threats AND stricter regulations (hello, NIS2 & AI Act!). Businesses are turning to integrated solutions and external providers because, let's be real, who *has* enough cybersecurity pros lying around these days? It's a full-stack security headache.

Are you seeing a similar skills crunch in security where you are?

#Cybersecurity #AI #TechNews #SkillsGap #Regulation
https://www.artificialintelligence-news.com/news/ai-enabled-threats-and-stricter-regulation-in-france/

Governance First, GenAI Next: How Indian CIOs Are Prioritizing AI https://thecyberexpress.com/how-indian-cios-are-prioritizing-ai/ #ArtificialIntelligence #LenovoCIOPlaybook2025 #TheCyberExpressNews #CIOPlaybook2025 #TheCyberExpress #FirewallDaily #BusinessNews #PressRelease #AIinvestment #hybridwork #CyberNews #SkillsGap #Features #GenAI #CIO #GRC #AI

Governance First, GenAI Next: How Indian CIOs Are Prioritizing AI https://thecyberexpress.com/how-indian-cios-are-prioritizing-ai/ #ArtificialIntelligence #LenovoCIOPlaybook2025 #TheCyberExpressNews #CIOPlaybook2025 #TheCyberExpress #FirewallDaily #BusinessNews #PressRelease #AIinvestment #hybridwork #CyberNews #SkillsGap #Features #GenAI #CIO #GRC #AI

Did you know Gen Z might need a little help bridging the skills gap? 🤔 A new article highlights that 35% of project managers feel Gen Z lacks advanced tech & soft skills like communication. Mentorship & upskilling are key! 🚀 Read more here: https://thedigitalprojectmanager.com/projects/leadership-team-management/gen-z-skills-gap/ #GenZ #SkillsGap #ProjectManagemen #oldnewz

Did you know Gen Z might need a little help bridging the skills gap? 🤔 A new article highlights that 35% of project managers feel Gen Z lacks advanced tech & soft skills like communication. Mentorship & upskilling are key! 🚀 Read more here: https://thedigitalprojectmanager.com/projects/leadership-team-management/gen-z-skills-gap/ #GenZ #SkillsGap #ProjectManagemen #oldnewz

Overdependence on AI is more than a shortcut; it can undermine professional and academic growth. Imagine students who submit AI-driven essays or junior employees who rely on code generators for every solution. True understanding comes from grappling with challenges and developing critical thinking. By blending AI support with active learning, we preserve the skills that truly matter. #AI #SkillsGap

🇩🇪 GERMANY
🔴 Engineers Warn of Skills Gap Amid €500B Investment Plan

🔸 VDI warns Germany’s €500B infrastructure plan risks failure without more engineers.
🔸 130K engineering & IT vacancies now; 340K STEM graduates expected to retire by 2035.
🔸 Calls for better digital infrastructure, STEM-focused education, and support for women & foreign students in engineering.

#Germany #Engineering #Infrastructure #STEM #SkillsGap

🇩🇪 GERMANY
🔴 Engineers Warn of Skills Gap Amid €500B Investment Plan

🔸 VDI warns Germany’s €500B infrastructure plan risks failure without more engineers.
🔸 130K engineering & IT vacancies now; 340K STEM graduates expected to retire by 2035.
🔸 Calls for better digital infrastructure, STEM-focused education, and support for women & foreign students in engineering.

#Germany #Engineering #Infrastructure #STEM #SkillsGap

UK IT leaders say they’re finding harder to recruit technical skills than last year. At the same time, graduates in computer science and data science are struggling to find jobs. Welcome to the skills gap paradox.

https://www.computing.co.uk/analysis/2025/welcome-to-the-skills-gap-paradox

#itskills #skills #skillsgap #jobs #technews

UK IT leaders say they’re finding harder to recruit technical skills than last year. At the same time, graduates in computer science and data science are struggling to find jobs. Welcome to the skills gap paradox.

https://www.computing.co.uk/analysis/2025/welcome-to-the-skills-gap-paradox

#itskills #skills #skillsgap #jobs #technews

Rage against the machine: Automation in recruitment is failing us all.

Pursuit of volume alongside outdated processes is growing the tech skills gap.

If there is such a huge tech skills gap, why is it so hard to get a decently paid entry level job?

https://www.computing.co.uk/feature/2025/recruitment-automation-is-failing-us-all

#skills #skillsgap #itskills #datascience #technonlogy #jobs #technews

Rage against the machine: Automation in recruitment is failing us all.

Pursuit of volume alongside outdated processes is growing the tech skills gap.

If there is such a huge tech skills gap, why is it so hard to get a decently paid entry level job?

https://www.computing.co.uk/feature/2025/recruitment-automation-is-failing-us-all

#skills #skillsgap #itskills #datascience #technonlogy #jobs #technews

AI is transforming manufacturing, but success starts with a skilled workforce. Investing in upskilling and training ensures employees are ready to make the most of advanced technologies.

#AI #Manufacturing #SkillsGap @Siemens

https://supplychain360.io/navigating-ai-skills-gap-in-manufacturing/

The first in a series on the technical skills gap. We examine whether the 90% of businesses reporting struggling to fill technical roles have fair expectations of what entry level talent looks like.

https://www.computing.co.uk/feature/2025/employers-contributing-to-the-tech-skills-gap

#skills #skillsgap #technews #training #recruitment

The first in a series on the technical skills gap. We examine whether the 90% of businesses reporting struggling to fill technical roles have fair expectations of what entry level talent looks like.

https://www.computing.co.uk/feature/2025/employers-contributing-to-the-tech-skills-gap

#skills #skillsgap #technews #training #recruitment

Navigating the AI Development Maze: A Survey Reveals Developers' Struggles

As the world hails the wonders of generative AI, a new survey uncovers a stark reality: developers are grappling with a daunting skills gap and inadequate tools. With only a fraction of developers con...

https://news.lavx.hu/article/navigating-the-ai-development-maze-a-survey-reveals-developers-struggles

#news #tech #GenerativeAI #SkillsGap #AIDevelopment

https://www.forbes.com/sites/earlcarr/2024/11/03/the-indispensable-imperative--institutions-must-do-more-to-mitigate-cybersecurity-risks/ #cybersecurity #skillsgap #technologygap #AI #digitalinfrastructure #doingmore #withmore

Sophos announced as inaugural sponsor of The Hacking Games – Source: news.sophos.com https://ciso2ciso.com/sophos-announced-as-inaugural-sponsor-of-the-hacking-games-source-news-sophos-com/ #rssfeedpostgeneratorecho #CyberSecurityNews #Products&Services #ethicalhacking #nakedsecurity #nakedsecurity #skillsgap #SkillsGap

Sophos announced as inaugural sponsor of The Hacking Games – Source: news.sophos.com https://ciso2ciso.com/sophos-announced-as-inaugural-sponsor-of-the-hacking-games-source-news-sophos-com/ #rssfeedpostgeneratorecho #CyberSecurityNews #Products&Services #ethicalhacking #nakedsecurity #nakedsecurity #skillsgap #SkillsGap

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Let's focus on the solutions and make the world a happier place. 🚀

#TalentAcquisition #HiringChallenges #LinkedInCommunity #QualifiedCandidates #RecruitmentInsights #SkillsGap #CareerOpportunities

Delighted to be partnering with the #UKInnovationCorridor on an event sharing information about how #ARU #apprenticeships help to bridge the #skillsgap and grow businesses faster. All are welcome, simply book your place here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/growing-skills-in-the-innovation-corridor-tickets-884855967017

Delighted to be partnering with the #UKInnovationCorridor on an event sharing information about how #ARU #apprenticeships help to bridge the #skillsgap and grow businesses faster. All are welcome, simply book your place here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/growing-skills-in-the-innovation-corridor-tickets-884855967017

I made a dumb little meme to try & prompt a bit of conversation about how to bridge the #skillsgap with #Apprenticeships

I really want to connect with #UK folk who need #DataScientists (including #Bioinformatics & #ComputationalBiology) #LabScientists #SeniorLeaders #DigitalMarketers & #Managers

I hear a lot about #skills shortages, but see less action to address them.

I've got access to a big part of the puzzle, but I need exceptional partners to work with on it.

I made a dumb little meme to try & prompt a bit of conversation about how to bridge the #skillsgap with #Apprenticeships

I really want to connect with #UK folk who need #DataScientists (including #Bioinformatics & #ComputationalBiology) #LabScientists #SeniorLeaders #DigitalMarketers & #Managers

I hear a lot about #skills shortages, but see less action to address them.

I've got access to a big part of the puzzle, but I need exceptional partners to work with on it.

Everyone keeps banging on about the #cybersecurity #skillsgap… get someone I know who is brilliant and has loads of potential just got rejected for not having enough experience. World has gone mad

Dive into the latest Emplife blog post by our guest columnist, Mona Bharadwaj, CSR Leader for Academia at IBM India.
Mona Bharadwaj is passionate about closing the industry-academia skills gap, promoting transformative technology and empowering women.
Discover the vital role this collaboration plays in education's future and gain valuable perspectives on bridging the gap. Read the blog here: https://bit.ly/ELBLog-Collab
#Education #SkillsGap #AcademiaIndustryCollab #EmplifeBlog #Influence

@CodeDivision

Is it really a "skills" gap, or is it an "employers unwilling to invest in worker training" gap?

#SkillsCrisis #LearnMoreNow #SkillsGap #LearningAndDevelopment #FutureOfWork #DataDrivenCareers #Scotland