Job Skills Report

Continued focus on upskilling on data ethics and governance will pay off for organizations because this is not new, there have been many notable data breaches in the last decade, and cybersecurity exposure will only increase as the new technologies get smarter and faster, creating new vulnerabilities.

Mark Hanson

VP of Strategy

Lightcast

There is a huge cloud skills gap with millions of jobs unfilled. AI, big data, and cloud skills are critical, but the biggest change is coming in the tools we use for our roles. Advancing AI-powered tools, and not just generative AI, will make our work more innovative and creative. Staying ahead of the curve by learning and using these tools, whether to boost your current role or help you grow into a new one, is where we all need to be focused.

Jenni Troutman

Director, Products and Services

Amazon Web Services (AWS)

Equipping individuals with cybersecurity skills is crucial--these skills strengthen organizational defenses against attacks and empower people with fulfilling careers. The Google Cybersecurity Certificate provides a direct path to in-demand skills and promising career opportunities in the field.

Amanda Brophy

Director

Grow with Google

As we align our training with the DoD Cyber Workforce Framework (DCWF), we are witnessing a sharp rise in demand for cybersecurity skills like incident management & response and threat management & modeling across government and industry. At DigitalU, we’ve integrated these essential skills into our curriculum, offering tailored competencies for learners at all levels, aligned with DCWF work roles.”

Tim Armstrong

Learning & Development Lead

Air Force Digital University

We realized that to build a resilient economy, we needed to equip our citizens with skills for the digital age. It wasn’t about weathering the storm but reimagining Barbados’ future in a quickly changing economy. We saw this as an opportunity to retool our workforce, revamping ourselves for a new dimension in the global marketplace.

Dr. Allyson Leacock

Executive Director

National Transformation Initiative (NTI)

Continued focus on upskilling on data ethics and governance will pay off for organizations because this is not new, there have been many notable data breaches in the last decade, and cybersecurity exposure will only increase as the new technologies get smarter and faster, creating new vulnerabilities.

Mark Hanson

VP of Strategy

Lightcast