Top Soft Skills Employers Look for in 2026
Soft skills are becoming more valuable every year. In 2026, employers are not only looking for people who have technical knowledge—they also want people who can communicate well, solve problems,
5 Real-World Skills That Get You Hired in the Age of AI
We recently gathered a powerhouse panel for our webinar, “The Skills That Get You Hired and Promoted in the Age of AI” featuring Fadl Al Tarzi (CEO, Nexford University), William
Uganda Warns of Severe Data Protection Skills Shortage As Digital Transformation Accelerates
Uganda’s Personal Data Protection Office (PDPO) has issued a stark warning about a severe skills shortage in data protection, revealing that only 10 percent of individuals handling personal information have
African girls need safe schools, digital skills, opportunities — Little Miss Kogi
Queen Aishat Audu, Little Miss Kogi on Wednesday called for safer schools, wider digital learning access and more opportunities for girls to discover their talents across Africa. Audu made the
Soft skills for hard times
It is no longer enough to equip students with the knowledge and capabilities needed to thrive in one specific career. Today’s students need skills that transcend academic, professional and technical
10 real-world skills every Boomer learned before middle school – VegOut
Here’s something weird that happened last week: I watched my nephew try to read an analog clock at his birthday party. He’s ten. He stared at it for a solid
EU aims to retrain 600,000 workers for defence sector to eliminate skills shortage
Published on 19/11/2025 – 13:39 GMT+1 •Updated 14:23 The EU says it wants 600,000 people to be upskilled or reskilled for the defence industry by 2030, with the sector struggling
Birmingham opens North Star Learning Lab to boost digital skills
The City of Birmingham, in collaboration with Apple-backed nonprofit Ed Farm, has unveiled the “North Star Learning Lab” at the North Birmingham Public Library. The initiative aims to equip residents
Digital transformation and AI training are shaping construction skills in Saudi Arabia
ZIGURAT hosts Riyadh Local Hub on digital construction ZIGURAT Institute of Technology has held its first Middle East Local Hub in Riyadh, gathering nearly one hundred professionals, students and alumni
AT&T and OATS from AARP Expand Work, Helping Older Adults with Technology Skills and Education
Older Adults Technology Services (OATS) from AARP The initiative aims to bridge the digital divide by bringing AT&T’s Connected Learning resources to older adults in underserved communities NEW YORK, Nov.