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As workplaces increasingly adopt new technologies, digital skills and upskilling become ever-more essential.
Digital skills range from basic computer literacy—using emails and accessing the internet—to advanced competencies like cybersecurity, coding, and cloud computing. The former have become essential to navigate the digital economy, and the latter have potential to provide sustainable livelihoods. Thus upskilling through formal training, online courses, and on-the-job learning is vital. Learning new skills or improving existing ones to keep up with changing job requirements can be a proactive strategy to support workers as industries and jobs change due to digitalization.
