A study of Future of Work, Education, and Skills Transformation

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10.2991/978-2-38476-559-1_4How to use a DOI?

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Skills Development; Digital Literacy; Industry 4.0; Lifelong Learning; Automation; Soft Skills; Future of Work; Education Transformation; Hybrid Work

Abstract

The skills needed for employment became dynamic with the changing demography, technology & global influence, which, with the current education system, can only be tackled partially. This study examines aspects of work that may be impacted in the future and highlights the importance of flexibility, lifelong learning, and human-centered skills. It further estimates the contribution of new strategies, online learning platforms, and intelligent agents in undermining traditional educational processes. This study also identifies skills, i.e. creativity, emotional intelligence, problem-solving, and digital literacy, that may become crucial for an individual to steer through future labour markets. It not only determines the gap between present educational outcomes and industrial needs, but also illustrates the ways to fill this gap between corporations, educators and legislation. This study further deduces the role of modern trends such as the gig economy, hybrid work models, and inclusive skill development in catering to varied community needs. Using secondary data and expert opinions, this study explains the role of individuals, corporations, and governments towards creating a resilient and future-ready workforce. The study concludes that the results support that original ideas, like creative curricula and policies, are needed to develop the education system, which enables us to secure long-term viable employment in this fast-changing society.

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TY  - CONF
AU  - Sanjay Kumar Singh
AU  - Archana
AU  - Jyoti
AU  - Akshey Sharma
AU  - Aayush Sharma
PY  - 2026
DA  - 2026/04/19
TI  - A study of Future of Work, Education, and Skills Transformation
BT  - Proceedings of the Global Innovation and Technology Summit “AAROHAN 3.0”_HSS track (GITS-HSS 2025)
PB  - Atlantis Press
SP  - 37
EP  - 66
SN  - 2352-5398
UR  - https://doi.org/10.2991/978-2-38476-559-1_4
DO  - 10.2991/978-2-38476-559-1_4
ID  - Singh2026
ER  -