This change has opened a new world of opportunities for people to work, learn and socialise remotely. But as these things move online, many people with who are unable to access the online world, either due to a lack of digital skills or access, are experiencing ‘digital exclusion’, with almost two million people in the UK living without internet access at the start of 2022. Strong digital literacy will be crucial for our future economy, with the high demand for a digitally skilled workforce only predicted to increase.
It is, therefore, vital that our education system is working to bridge the digital divide for future generations. As the pandemic subsides, the rate of digital innovation shows no sign of slowing and continues to exacerbate the digital skill gap. Tech solutions are infiltrating every sector, including traditionally blue-collar workplaces where digital records and online payments are now commonplace. Some experts have also predicted that 85 per cent of the jobs that will exist in 2030 haven't even been invented yet.
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