Find solutions, in partnership with policymakers, to support businesses across the economy to engage in training
Last year, consultation with members defined our mission, ambitions and pledges. The CBI subsequently committed to support UK business to successfully navigate a future of work in which technology is rapidly changing skills needs, while expectations of employers by employees and society increase. For skills specifically, this means delivering a step change in how businesses can access and deliver high-quality training.
What are adult skills?
Adult skills are the behaviours, competencies and knowledge that over-18s exhibit. They can broadly be differentiated between industry-specific skills and transferrable skills which can be carried across industries, such as communication and critical-thinking.
The importance of adult skills cannot be understated. They dictate the quality and types of services that sectors across the economy can deliver. They also influence whether and how government uses other levers – such as automation and immigration – to raise productivity and keep the economy moving.
Why adult skills?
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