New research reveals the opportunity for lifelong career development to offer greater support to adults in Scotland amid skills gaps, an ageing workforce, and the drive towards a digital and green economy.
Edinburgh, 20 May 2024 — The Career Development Institute (CDI) today launches its Valuing Careers campaign in Scotland, highlighting the critical role of career guidance in addressing the nation’s skills challenges, aging population, and talent retention pressures.
The event follows successful launches at the House of Lords, Stormont, and the Senedd, reinforcing the UK-wide push to empower individuals and businesses through targeted career support.
In Scotland, sectors from digital tech to healthcare are sounding the alarm over a lack of skilled workers. Add to this an ageing population and significant numbers of people not working, and the scale of the challenge becomes clear.
CDI’s UK-wide survey of adults...
