As AI continues to be implemented in various key industries across the globe, businesses are striving to develop robust, future-proof strategies.
Part of this challenge lies in the workforce. Currently, more than half of companies lack skills in AI innovation, SoftwareOne Search also indicating that 97% of companies seek to prioritize the continuing training of their staff.
With this in mind, companies are advised to adopt a skills-based recruitment approach to meet critical business needs in the future. Technology giant IBM announced it is partnering with several community college systems to provide technology training to students that will prepare them for jobs.
The offering will expand to multiple locations across the United States, including Alabama, California’s Bay Area, Colorado and Louisiana, with classes available later in 2024 as part of IBMBuild Skills offer.
The Importance of Skills Development for Technology Business Success
IBM SkillsBuild is a free educational program aimed at increasing access to technology education. The tech giant helps adult learners, high school and college students develop valuable new skills and access better career opportunities.
The online platform offers more than 1,000 courses in 20 languages on AI, sustainability, cybersecurity, data analytics and cloud computing, among other disciplines.