Impact of Worldwide Skills Gap
Industry is demanding a workforce that can prove proficiency in very specific employability skills.
$
6
trillion
Loss expected by 2030 due to the talent shortage and skills gap in the U.S. alone. (PWC)
54
%
L&D professionals who said that reskilling the current workforce to fill skills gaps is a priority now. (LinkedIn)
69
%
Organizations that are pursuing initiatives to address skills gaps amid a tightening labor market. (CompTIA)
67
%
Employers who report having trouble finding qualified talent due to skills gaps. (Monster)
36
%
Workers surveyed who believe their current skill set will become irrelevant by 2023. (Degreed)
24
%
Workers surveyed who feel supported by their organization's skill development opportunities. (MIT & Deloitte)
Source: Instride.com
“If we do not change the current system of education we are going to build a generation enslaved by technology instead of one capable of leveraging it. The only way we can ensure that happens is if we transform education so it builds market-ready human beings.”
Stacking the Learn to Start Market-Ready Certification Up Against Current Market Demanded Skills
According to Indeed.com’s Most Demanded Soft Skills in the Workplace 2020 Report
| Skills | LTS |
|---|---|
| Communication | |
| Adaptability | |
| Team player | |
| Detail-oriented | |
| Problem-solving | |
| Work-ethic | |
| Creativity | |
| Time-management | |
| Interpersonal | |
| Leadership |
According to World Economic Forum’s Future of Jobs Report: Top Skills 2025
| Skills | LTS |
|---|---|
| Analytical thinking and innovation | |
| Active learning and learning strategies | |
| Complex problem-solving | |
| Critical thinking and analysis | |
| Creativity, originality, and initiative | |
| Leadership and social influence | |
| Technology use, monitoring, and control | |
| Technology design and programming | |
| Resilience, stress tolerance, and flexibility | |
| Reasoning, problem-solving, and ideation |
Looking Closer - Learn to Start outcomes Align Perfectly with Market Demands
Adobe’s In-demand skills you need to get hired in 2022
| Skills | LTS |
|---|---|
| Data Science: Creativity, Time management, Proactivity, Project management, IT automation, Data analysis and statistics | |
| Engineering: Strong, active communication, Adaptability, Creativity, Project management, Software development, Product management | |
| User Experience: Adaptability, Compliance and self-discipline, Virtual presence etiquette, Writing, IT automation, AI | |
| Workplace Diversity: Virtual presence etiquette (on virtual calls: Zoom, Teams, etc.), Conflict management, strong, active communication, Data analysis, AI, Video and audio production | |
| Digital Content: Creativity, Proactivity, Time management, Project management, Graphic design, Data analysis and statistics | |
| Business Development and Sales: Conflict management, Project management, Data analysis and statistics, Graphic design | |
| Education: Strong, active communication, Creativity, Virtual presence etiquette, Data analysis and statistics, Project management, Graphic design | |
| Mental Health: Creativity, Conflict management, Digital marketing, Sales, Project management | |
| Professional Coaching: Strong, active communication, Conflict management, Project management, IT automation, AI |
McKinsey Research’s 56 Foundational skills that will help citizens thrive in the future of work
| Cognitive Skills | LTS |
|---|---|
| Critical thinking: Structured problem solving, Logical reasoning, Understanding biases,Seeking relevant information | |
| Planning & ways of working: Work-plan development Time management and prioritization | |
| Communication: Storytelling and public speaking, Asking the right questions, Synthesizing messages, Active listening | |
| Mental Flexibility: Creativity and imagination, Translating knowledge to different contexts, Adopting a different perspective, Adaptability, Ability to learn |
| Self-leadership Skills | LTS |
|---|---|
| Self-awareness and self-management: Understanding own emotions and triggers, Self-control and regulation, Understanding own strengths, Integrity, Self-motivation and wellness, Self-confidence | |
| Entrepreneurship: Courage and risk-taking, Driving change and innovation, Energy, passion and optimism, Breaking orthodoxies | |
| Goals Achievement: Ownership and decisiveness, Achievement orientation, Grit and persistence, Coping with uncertainty, Self-development |
| Interpersonal Skills | LTS |
|---|---|
| Mobilizing Systems: Role modeling, win-win negotiations, crafting an inspiring vision, organizational awareness | |
| Developing relationships: Empathy, Inspiring trust, Humility, Sociability | |
| Teamwork Effectiveness: Fostering inclusiveness, Motivating different personalities, Resolving conflicts, Collaboration, Coaching, Empowering |
| Digital Skills | LTS |
|---|---|
| Digital fluency and citizenship: Digital literacy, Digital learning, Digital collaboration, Digital ethics | |
| Software use and development: Programming literacy, Data analysis and statistics, Computational and algorithmic thinking | |
| Understanding digital systems: Data literacy, Smart systems, Cybersecurity literacy, Tech translation and enablement |