Employees worry that digital credentials may be costly to obtain, but working while earning a credential is particularly important to career changers. These were some of the global findings from a new study administered by Morning Consult and commissioned by IBM, based on more than 14,000 interviews of students, people seeking new jobs, and people seeking to change careers located across 13 countries. Respondents also cited concerns that career options may not be available to them. These findings contrast with market data that employers are investing in the reskilling of their current workforce to keep pace with rapid advances in technology and stay relevant in the modern, digital economy. “Technology training can have a transformational effect on a person’s life,” said Justina Nixon-Saintil, IBM Chief Impact Officer.
