
Are Older Workers Our Answer to Skills Gaps?
According to the Centre for Ageing Better, although almost a third of the UK’s workforce is over the age of 50, older workers are less likely to receive training than younger age groups in the UK.
Career Accelerators are unique, online programmes developed by world renowned universities and leading global technology companies to meet the needs of the digital economy and the modern learner.
According to the Centre for Ageing Better, although almost a third of the UK’s workforce is over the age of 50, older workers are less likely to receive training than younger age groups in the UK.
Whether you’re starting out in your career or making a change, chances are you’ll have an interview lined up very soon. For many people, the mere thought of an interview – whether it’s virtual or in-person – can be nerve-wracking.
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Leading global technology consultancy, Thoughtworks, has become the latest employer partner to join the Data Analytics Career Accelerator, a new programme being developed by The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) in collaboration with online education company FourthRev. Set out as a specific skill in need earlier this year by the UK Government, there will be an estimated 20 million data analyst roles required by 2025 globally. This, combined with Thoughtworks’ research showing
FourthRev, the digital education company, and The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) are announcing today the launch of the online Data Analytics Career Accelerator. Built in collaboration with global technology companies and leading employers, this Career Accelerator delivers an immersive, project-based, and fully online experience available to learners anywhere in the world. The programme empowers participants with the technical, analytical and human skills necessary to launch or advance a career in the