How apprenticeship can democratize skill building

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Share this email Share this email on LinkedIn   Share this email on Twitter   Share this email on Facebook   New from McKinsey & Company How apprenticeship can help close skill gaps More than 80 percent of businesses face critical skill gaps. What’s one age-old art that can help address the issue? Apprenticeship. Ahead of #NationalApprenticeshipWeek, explore the organizational case for instilling and investing in apprenticeship, and dive deeper with insights to help you ensure your people are equipped with the right skills to thrive in the new year and beyond. Key topics include: the nine practices that support the different phases of a skill transformation how digitization is affecting the workforce how companies can prepare to cope with the workforce disruptions resulting from technology and market trends Read more Reviving the art of apprenticeship to unlock continuous skill development Postpandemic skill gaps need filling, and formal learning alone won't do the trick. Scaling the lost art of one-on-one learning can make the difference. Build employees' skills   Building workforce skills at scale to thrive during—and after—the COVID-19 crisis A new survey shows that skill building is becoming common practice, social and emotional skills are in demand, and there's a recipe for successful skill transformations. Invest in transformation   Author Talks: Deanna Mulligan on smart skill building The former chair and CEO of Guardian Insurance offers a theory of change for those hiring, retaining, and retraining the next generation of tech-savvy employees. Close skill gaps   Three keys to building a more skilled postpandemic workforce Many companies face large, and growing, skills deficits. A few companies approach skill building in a more integrated way—and are quietly gaining an edge on rivals. Get future-ready    Beyond hiring: How companies are reskilling to address talent gaps As potential skill shortages loom, a survey finds that many companies are using multiple tactics to close gaps and that reskilling efforts are paying off. Equip workers to succeed   The most fundamental skill: Intentional learning and the career advantage Learning itself is a skill. Unlocking the mindsets and skills to develop it can boost personal and professional lives and deliver a competitive edge. Grow faster   McKinsey for Kids: I, Robot? What technology shifts mean for tomorrow's jobs Tomorrow's jobs will look different from today's—and not just because you might be working alongside robots. In this edition of McKinsey for Kids, peer into the future of work and what it may hold for you, whether you're thinking about becoming a doctor, an influencer—or a garbage designer. Look to the future   Today's skills, tomorrow's jobs: How will your team fare in the future of work? Automation will leave few roles untouched—and not everyone will be reskilled or redeployed successfully. Here's what leaders can do now to give their talent, and their organizations, the best opportunity to thrive in an uncertain future. Prepare for what's ahead   From the Organization blog Getting skills transformations right: The nine-ingredient recipe for success These nine best practices will help ensure the successful design and implementation of a holistic reskilling program. Develop a strategy   Rethink reskilling for the post-pandemic world These three levers can help strategically position organizations to manage, develop, and enable talent with focus and care. Accelerate the shift   Piecing together the talent puzzle: How to bring a redeployment or skilling program to life These four steps can increase the likelihood of success for a redeployment, upskilling, or reskilling program. A 4-step approach   To see more essential reading on topics that matter, visit McKinsey Themes. — Curated by Eleni Kostopoulos, a digital publishing manager in New York Follow our thinking McKinsey Insights - Get our latest thinking on your iPhone, iPad, or Android This email contains information about McKinsey’s research, insights, services, or events. By opening our emails or clicking on links, you agree to our use of cookies and web tracking technology. For more information on how we use and protect your information, please review our privacy policy. You received this email because you subscribed to our Organization alert list. Manage subscriptions | Unsubscribe Copyright © 2021 | McKinsey & Company, 3 World Trade Center, 175 Greenwich Street, New York, NY 10007