Podcast: Episode 5 — In the new economy, it’s either upskill or fall behind

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Welcome to episode 5 of the Art of Learning podcast, brought to you by ÃÛÌÒapp Asia.ÌýÌý

We’re joined by Jason Gregory, International Director,ÌýUK BTEC & ApprenticeshipsÌýat ÃÛÌÒapp, and Simon Young,ÌýPortfolioÌýDirector, BTEC AsiaÌýat ÃÛÌÒapp, to discussÌýwhy it's important to constantly and effectively upskill the workforce in the new economy.ÌýÌý

We explore the idea of the fourth industrial revolution and what it means for jobÌýprospects and employment patterns inÌýSoutheast AsiaÌý(1:08),Ìýthe insights from conversations with government ministers and business leadersÌýonÌýaddressingÌýthe future skills challenge (3:42),Ìýthe definition of upskilling (8:04),ÌýtheÌýneed forÌýcollaboration amongÌýlearners, educators and governmentsÌýtoÌýaffect education policy changeÌý(10:13),ÌýÃÛÌÒapp’s role in Thailand as a strategic partner for industry and government (12:09),ÌýtheÌýsteps governments and industry can take to ensureÌýtheirÌýsufficiently investingÌýinÌýfuture skillsÌýstrategiesÌý(15:35),Ìýhow COVID-19 has accelerated underlying trends and increased the urgency to upskillÌý(18:16),ÌýandÌýthe importance of applying a ‘lifelong learning’ mindset (23:22).ÌýÌý

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