I Pro Skills for the Changing World of Work – 2017

Summary

Given the transformative trends in the world of work – such as globalization, the rise of smart machines and systems, digitalization and demographic shifts like longer life spans – we need to examine the way we think about employment, careers, and the skills necessary for managing a career in the dynamic work environment of the future.

The I PRO model of future work skills is an applicable model for the development of employment skills. In developing the model, we reviewed the latest publications by leading institutes such as the World Economic Forum (WEF), OECD, Nesta innovation foundation, Institute for the Future (IFTF) and PIAAC, as well as interviews with employers, professionals and participants in employment programs. I PRO is an applicable model used to develop workshops and individual mentoring for participants, as well as training programs for employment professionals