Reskilling and upskilling: equipped for the future of work 

Technological innovation, demographic shifts, and climate change are reshaping the global labour market. For individuals and businesses alike, it is increasingly important to adapt to these changes with new skills. Swisscontact views upskilling and reskilling as key levers for a fair economy. We promote individual skills development, strengthening of employers and educational or training providers and other actors. This ensures long-term employability for workers and sustained efficiency for businesses.

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Why promoting upskilling and reskilling matters

Demands in the workplace are constantly evolving. New technologies, changing job profiles, and global trends require new skills. New green jobs are being created or greened. That’s why upskilling and reskilling are essential to secure jobs and create future-proof sources of income. Access to practical training and personalised support is crucial to ensure everyone has a fair chance at stable employment.

Our success factors

  1. Practice-oriented training
    In close collaboration with businesses, we facilitate developing training programmes that are immediately applicable and deliver practical benefits.
  2. Human resource development practices
    We support private sector to establish human resource development processes and instruments that ensure higher access, retention and growth opportunity for all.
  3. Catalise just transition
    In sectors where green jobs are emerging, we collaborate in the development of green skills among individuals and business service providers to ensure workforce readiness, productivity and sustainable growth.
"Our goal is to prepare Bangladesh’s knitwear sector for the future by investing in people, processes, and planet-friendly practices. The cooperation with Swisscontact opens up new avenues for shared innovation and sustainable advancements."
Akhter Hossain Apurbo, Vice President, Bangladesh Knitwear Manufacturers and Exporters Association

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Sidita Dibra
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