Survey by Gallup and Amazon, 2021

As the U.S. economy recovers from the impact of COVID-19, upskilling programs — defined as training or education that teaches new skills or advances existing skills — present a compelling opportunity for workers and businesses.

Gallup, commissioned by Amazon, conducted the most comprehensive study to date on upskilling — The American Upskilling Study: Empowering Workers for the Jobs of Tomorrow.

The survey found that upskilling is becoming a sought-after employee benefit and powerful attraction tool for employers amid the current labor shortage.

Key points of survey findings:

• Nearly half (48%) of U.S. workers are actively looking for new jobs or watching for opportunities.
• A clear majority of U.S. workers is interested in upgrading their skills and has access to upskilling programs through their employers
• 48% have not participated in either an employer-provided program or one they have sought out on their own in the last 12 months

More on this topic, in early 2022

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