Addressing the Sustainability Skills Gap in Europe
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Addressing the Sustainability Skills Gap in Europe
Our latest Brighteye report explores the sustainability skills gap in Europe, digging into the drivers for the increase in demand for sustainability skills, how Edtech solutions can improve efficiencies in the matching process between supply and demand for workers, and opportunities for new Edtech solutions to contribute towards addressing the skills gap.
Pluralsight AI skills report: The gap between AI investments and worker readiness
A survey of 1,200 executives and IT professionals by Pluralsight found that the majority of organisations lack understanding of the AI skillsets of their employees, and also do not have an upskilling strategy to develop them. This is expected to impede long-term success, and until leaders develop these skillsets within their organisations, they are unlikely to be able to leverage AI technology as a competitive differentiator.
What to know about X Hiring – X’s new feature for job searching and posting
X (formerly Twitter) has unveiled a new job-searching feature “X Hiring” which is seeking to rival LinkedIn. The job searching function is now available to all users, although job posting is still exclusive. This is expected to shake up the recruiting game for 2024, although the platform is still reported to lack the depth of other job board functionality.
Investment news
Vrgineers has raised a $6 million seed round led by Taiwana Capital, with participation from existing investor Nation 1.
Jobs in Edtech
Junto is looking for a Sales Development Lead (Berlin).
Ironhack is looking for a Business Development Manager (Madrid/Hybrid).
Ornikar is hiring a Senior Business Analyst (Paris/Hybrid).
Lynx is looking for a User Support and Operations Associate (Paris).
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Stay curious,
Izzy