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Resources

Insights from a joint roundtable event held by the Centre for European Policy Studies and Lightcast

Optimising AI for the Future-Ready Workforce

Insights from a roundtable event held by the Centre for European Policy Studies and Lightcast

When talking about career changes, the last thing anyone wants is recommendations made up in some ivory tower, far away from conditions workers actually deal with. So when Lightcast joined the World Economic Forum to study changing jobs, we made sure to focus on real transitions that real workers have made.


Freedom of Movement: How Can We Make Changing Jobs Easier?

How Can We Make Changing Jobs as Easy as Changing Phone Companies?

Ensuring Relevance in Today’s Job Market. 
In today's competitive job market, industry-recognized credentials have become a crucial tool for signaling that students and workers possess the skills necessary to succeed in the workforce. 

The Credential Challenge: 

Ensuring Relevance in Today’s Job Market

The Credential Challenge

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