AI Bias and the Gender Gap: A Growing Digital Divide
The promise of artificial intelligence was supposed to usher in an era of objective, data-driven decision-making. Instead, we’re witnessing the emergence of a troubling “AI gender gap” that threatens to
AI Training Gap Sparks New Digital Divide in Workplaces
Artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping workplaces. Yet, a growing AI training gap threatens to create a new digital divide. According to a BambooHR report, only 33% of employees receive formal
Opinion: Urgent action is needed to close the mobile gender gap
The Mobile Gender Gap Report 2025 shows a substantial digital gender divide remains — exacerbating inequalities and limiting women’s access to life-enhancing services. Photo: GSMA We may live in an
Pearson School Report 2025 reveals student readiness gap
Pearson, the global education company behind qualifications and digital learning tools, has released its 2025 School Report, revealing that at least 1.65 million primary and secondary students, and more than
Bentley addresses skills gap with digital twins competition
Bentley Systems and student enterprise network Enactus have launched a new international competition aimed at developing digital twin applications to help address infrastructure challenges. It comes as global engineering and
Bridging the Gap: Why Nigeria Needs Skills-Based Education for Its Youth
Nigeria’s youth unemployment rate stood at approximately 53% in 2023, according to recent data reported by The Nigeria Education News. This alarming figure reflects not only a lack of job
How a decade of innovation and collaboration helped bridge East Africa’s connectivity gap
In an era where internet access is recognised as a fundamental human right, Sub-Saharan Africa continues to grapple with the largest connectivity, coverage, and usage gaps globally. Despite the transformative
Bridging the Skills Gap: PlaneraEDU Prepares Construction Students for the Digital Jobsite
The construction industry stands at a crossroads. Faced with a persistent labor shortage, rising complexity in project delivery, and growing demands for speed and precision, construction leaders are under pressure
Closing the skills gap to create more jobs in the Caribbean – Caribbean Life
Lilia Burunciuc, World Bank Director for Caribbean countries. Photo courtesy World Bank Earlier this year, I met a young graduate who had spent the entire summer searching for a job
Westcliff targets tech talent gap with new Toronto campus and master’s degree in information systems — EdTech Innovation Hub
Westcliff University is establishing its first international campus in Toronto, with plans to enroll students beginning July 2025. The expansion supports workforce development in Ontario’s growing technology sector. Headquartered in