In the past, manufacturing-led development typically delivered both productivity gains and job creation for unskilled labor. Underpinning the productivity benefits was the sector’s tradability in international markets, which not only reinforced scale economies and technology diffusion, but importantly, also provided greater opportunities to access demand beyond the domestic market and increased competition.

For an increasing number of American workers, the term “middle-skill” has come to mean “digital skills.” Some 82% of middle-skill jobs are now “digitally intensive,” a 4% increase over the past two years. Evenmore importantly, the digital skills marketplace is sorting out into clear pathways for workers to advance, a vital component if middle-skill workers...

This report outlines a qualitative research evaluation of the Pacific Outreach Program in Tonga, to identify progress and indicators of program success held by the various stakeholders in Australia and Tonga.

There is no denying that work and the workforce is undergoing a profound change. With the rise of digitisation, globalisation and collaboration, workforces are becoming more diverse and require an equally diverse skillset to succeed. No longer can young people expect to train for and establish themselves in one career over their working life. Instead...

This report reveals the most important skills young Australians will need to be work smart in the future.