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🚀Available to download now: Skills: The New Global Currency? 🌍💡 Read hundoLAB’s flagship report, with lead Expert Partner City & Guilds The global workforce is at a tipping point. As technology accelerates, demographics shift, and sustainability drives new industries, the value of skills has never been higher. In the rapidly evolving labour market, skills are a truly global currency, and those who invest in them today will define the future. “There is one simple, inalienable truth that has driven hundo, my life’s work and the purpose of launching hundoLAB; you cannot build the future without the future builders.” - Esther O'Callaghan OBE Founder of hundo hundoLAB has brought together leading Future Skills Experts from across industries, education, and policy to explore what this means for employers. In this report, we explore: ✅ How technological advancement, shifting workforce demographics, and the green transition are reshaping skills demands ✅ Why traditional qualifications must evolve to meet the realities of the modern labor market ✅ How employers can take the lead in building resilient, adaptable workforces “This report is our call to employers to recognise the crucial role they have to play in shaping the global skills economy - and to act now.”Amelia Loveday Programme Director, hundoLAB 🔗 Download the full report here: https://hundolab.com/ A huge thank you to our Future Skills Experts for their invaluable insights, and to our partners for supporting this work. What are the most critical skills gaps in your industry right now? Drop your thoughts in the comments 👇💬 #FutureOfWork #SkillsEconomy #EducationPolicy #WorkforceDevelopment #hundoLAB Jennifer Barnett Piers Collins Tom Martin Luke Judge Kirstie Donnelly, MBE Esther O'Callaghan OBE Faiza Khan MBE Andy Moss Paddy Craven FIEP Emma Gray (MCIM) Cathy Hackl Tom Bewick Dr. Christiane Mueck Kay Vasey Kian Bakhtiari Theofilos Tzanidis Zubair Junjunia Dr. Lydia Kostopoulos (PhD)Russ Shaw CBE Jeffrey Salim Waheed Abdulbasit S. Mika'il James Fraser-Murison Matthew Griffin ● المستقبلي Paul Armstrong Matt Frew

🚀 Launching next week - Skills: The New Global Currency? 🌍 “We have to confront disruption head-on. We can’t just assume that technologies, globalisation and Net Zero will automatically translate into a better standard of living for everyone. Human agency is something we have to create. This is our challenge.” – Tom Bewick The pace of industry transformation calls for more than adaptation - it requires deliberate action to ensure no one is left behind. In hundoLAB’s upcoming report, Tom Bewick challenges the assumption that economic and technological progress alone will lead to prosperity, calling for proactive strategies to empower individuals in the workforce. With over 25 years of experience shaping education, training, and workforce policy, Tom has been at the forefront of major reforms. As the architect of the UK-wide sector skills councils, the former Chief Executive of the Federation of Awarding Bodies (FAB), and a visiting professor at the University of Staffordshire, his expertise in skills, apprenticeships, and workforce development has influenced national and global strategies. His upcoming book, Skills Policy in Britain (Bristol University Press, 2025), further explores these critical themes. 🚨‘Skills: The New Global Currency’ launches on 10 March with Lead Expert Partner City & Guilds Pre-register here to be the first to receive the report: https://hundolab.com/ The future of work will be defined by the decisions we make now to equip people with the skills and opportunities to thrive. #FutureOfWork #SkillsEconomy #EducationPolicy #WorkforceDevelopment #hundoLAB Amelia Loveday Esther O'Callaghan OBE Piers Collins Luke Judge Jennifer Barnett Tom Martin Kirstie Donnelly, MBE Faiza Khan MBE Andy Moss Paddy Craven FIEP Emma Gray (MCIM) Cathy Hackl Tom Bewick Dr. Christiane Mueck Kay Vasey Kian Bakhtiari Theofilos Tzanidis Zubair Junjunia Dr. Lydia Kostopoulos (PhD) Russ Shaw CBE Jeffrey Salim Waheed Abdulbasit S. Mika'il James Fraser-Murison Matthew Griffin ● المستقبلي Paul Armstrong Matt Frew GTA Metaverse Hub71

🎓 Breaking down barriers between education & work 💼 “We need to move away from this world where education exists in a silo away from the practicalities of work. Employers need to open their doors to schools, to demystify the workplace for young people.” – Naivasha Mwanji-Smith In hundoLAB’s upcoming report 'Skills: The New Global Currency?', Naivasha explores how deeper collaboration between schools and employers can transform career pathways and create more inclusive opportunities. As Programme Lead for London Digital Jobs and Skills Hub at Generation, Naivasha is a passionate advocate for bridging the gap between education and the workplace. With experience at Multiverse, The Association of Commonwealth Universities, and Inclusive Graduates, she has spent over a decade designing employability programmes, shaping early careers strategies, and helping organisations attract and retain diverse talent. For too long, young people have been expected to navigate an outdated system that prioritises qualifications over real-world experience. By bringing employers into the learning process earlier, we can create pathways that are not only more accessible but also better aligned with the evolving demands of the workplace. 🚨 ‘Skills: The New Global Currency’ launches on 10 March with Lead Expert Partner City & Guilds. Pre-register here to be the first to receive the report: https://hundolab.com/ Esther O'Callaghan OBE Piers Collins Jennifer Barnett Luke Judge #FutureOfWork #SkillsEconomy #EducationInnovation #LifelongLearning #EdTech

🌍 Are qualifications keeping up with the global skills revolution? 🌍 🔑 'In the future, I see young people having a globally recognisable credential passport that reflects the skills they’ve developed across diverse learning modalities - from traditional pathways delivered by institutions to social learning and peer-led experiences.' – Zubair Junjunia In hundoLAB’s upcoming report ‘Skills: The New Global Currency?’ we address how the future of work demands a shift in how we recognise and validate skills. Zubair joins us as a Future Skills Expert to explore how a more inclusive, skills-driven approach could empower millions of young people worldwide. As the founder of ZNotes, Zubair has already impacted 6 million learners across 190+ countries, breaking down barriers to education and promoting global equity. His work has earned him the Diana Legacy Award, a UNDP & Samsung Generation 17 Young Leader appointment, and the Freedom of the City of London - all before the age of 25. 🚨 ‘Skills: The New Global Currency’ launches on 10 March with Lead Expert Partner City & Guilds. Pre-register here to learn more from Zubair: https://hundolab.com/ #FutureOfWork #SkillsEconomy #EducationInnovation #LifelongLearning #EdTech City of London Corporation Esther O'Callaghan OBE Dr. Christiane Mueck Piers Collins Amelia Loveday

🌍 The social and economic value of skills 🌍 🔑 ‘Our latest impact report shows that City & Guilds courses delivered £15.3 billion worth of social and economic value in the UK alone, proving the power of skills to change lives and fortunes.’ - Faiza Khan MBE Faiza joins hundoLAB as a Future Skills Expert in our upcoming report ‘Skills: The New Global Currency?’, launching on 10 March 2025 with Lead Expert Partner City & Guilds. We discuss: ⚖️ Access and equity in global skills development  🦸♀️ The role of young people in shaping the global skills agenda 🏢 The responsibility of employers for the future skills economy Faiza is Director of Corporate Affairs & Foundation at City & Guilds, driving impact through skills development and supporting positive change for young people. She advocates for greater alignment between labour market needs and the training provided to young people, and calls on employers to get involved. 👉 To find out how to support young people with skills development, pre-register to be the first to read the report: https://hundolab.com/ #FutureofSkills #SkillsEconomy #SocialImpact #SkillsForTheFuture #Upskilling #Education #YouthEmpowerment #FutureOfWork Emma Gray (MCIM) Kirstie Donnelly, MBE Paddy Craven FIEP Andy Moss Karla Nessbach-Antley Victoria Funnell Natalie Kerr Luke Maynard John Beck Esther O'Callaghan OBE Piers Collins Jennifer Barnett The National Lottery Community Fund Paul Hamlyn Foundation Tech London Advocates & Global Tech Advocates Hub71

🔑 “The emergence of new skills surrounding sustainability and climate change will define the workforce of tomorrow.” – Abdulbasit S. Mika'il We’re proud to feature Abdulbasit, Youth Delegate at COP28 UAE and Youth Advisory Council Lead for Comic Relief US, as a Future Skills Expert the upcoming report from hundoLAB. 🌍 ‘Skills: The New Global Currency?’ will launch on 10 March 2025 with Lead Expert Partner City & Guilds. 🌍 With his experience designing programs that build resilience in youth and underserved communities, Abdulbasit brings a powerful perspective on the intersection of sustainability, climate action, and workforce development. As an associated organisation of the Coldplay Music Of The Spheres World Tour, hundo is dedicated to equipping young people with the climate literacy and green skills needed to make urgent change in our rapidly evolving world. Abdulbasit shares our mission to amplify the voices of young people in shaping global climate policy. His work has impacted over 50,000 people worldwide, advancing equitable access to climate solutions and sustainable policies. 👉 Pre-register now to be the first to read the report: https://hundolab.com/ #FutureOfWork #SustainabilitySkills #ClimateAction #SkillsDevelopment #YouthEmpowerment #GlobalWorkforce Esther O'Callaghan OBE Amelia Loveday Piers Collins Jennifer Barnett Tom Martin YourGamePlan Hope Solutions Lukas Howell MSI CEnv FIEMA FRSA Mark Haviland Martin Baxter Sarah Acer Avril Greenaway Tech London Advocates & Global Tech Advocates

🌍 Skills: The New Global Currency? 🌍 🔑 “What we teach in education should be benchmarked against industry needs so that young people can hit the ground running." - Kay Vasey hundoLAB welcomes the wonderful Kay, Head of Youth and Family at k-ID, as a Future Skills Expert for our upcoming report ‘Skills: The New Global Currency?’ with Lead Expert Partner City & Guilds. Kay's work bridges the worlds of digital safety, creative technology, and youth empowerment. She highlights the need for adaptive education systems and skills-first approaches to prepare young people for the opportunities and challenges ahead. With a background in designing VR, AR, and gaming projects alongside UNEP UNESCO, Meta, and Apple, she understands how emerging technologies are reshaping not just industries, but the skills young people need to thrive. As a mum to two Generation Alpha kids, Kay brings passion and insight to the conversation around ensuring the next generation is not only digitally fluent and safe, but also prepared for the evolving workforce. 👉 Pre-register to be the first to read the report: https://hundolab.com/ #FutureOfWork #SkillsDevelopment #EdTech #DigitalSkills #WorkforceInnovation #YouthEmpowerment Esther O'Callaghan OBE Amelia Loveday Piers Collins Jennifer Barnett YourGamePlan Tech London Advocates & Global Tech Advocates Hub71 The MeshMinds Foundation National Arts Council

Five years ago, hundo set out to tackle youth unemployment caused by the mismatch between the skills taught in traditional education systems, and the skills needed in the workplace. Since then, emerging technologies like AI have gone mainstream, transforming the skills landscape and leaving educators, employers and policy makers struggling to catch up. Globally, 65% of firms cite skills gaps as a major barrier to transformation in 2025.* hundo is one solution to the skills crisis - but it is not the only solution. It remains increasingly urgent to advance straightforward, practical solutions, and for this we need global conversation and collaboration. This is why we’re introducing hundoLAB, founded on our belief that skills are the new global currency. We’ll be launching a new report series with our Lead Expert Partner City & Guilds, to explore how skills can be leveraged for global societal, economic, and organisational resilience. 🌟Our inaugural report ‘Skills: The New Global Currency?’ will launch on 10 March 2025, and explore how employers can invest in skills now to future-proof their workforce. 🌟 We’ve gathered our global community of Future Skills Experts from the worlds of education, technology, innovation, workforce development and social impact, to share their expertise and provide actionable takeaways for employers to integrate into their talent strategies. 🚨 Pre-register here to be the first to read the report: https://hundolab.com/ 💭 Do you think skills are the new global currency? Share your thoughts in the comment section below. *World Economic Forum, Future of Jobs Report 2025 #FutureOfWork #FoW #SkillsDevelopment #HumanResources #Leadership #WorkforceTransformation #EdTech Kirstie Donnelly, MBE OBE Faiza Khan MBE Emma Gray (MCIM) Tom Bewick Dr. Christiane Mueck Kay Vasey Kian Bakhtiari Theofilos Tzanidis Matt Frew Zubair Junjunia Dr. Lydia Kostopoulos (PhD) Russ Shaw CBE Jeffrey Salim Waheed Abdulbasit S. Mika'il James Fraser-Murison Matthew Griffin ● المستقبلي Paul Armstrong Tech London Advocates & Global Tech Advocates

That’s a wrap on hundo’s 2024 CareerCon Monthly Series! 🎉 A huge thank you to everyone who tuned in for our Automotive CareerCon in collaboration with City & Guilds 🚗 Big shoutout to our amazing speakers—your stories, insights, and advice have inspired young people to explore exciting careers in the automotive industry. Paul T. Natasha Rawal Mark Davison CMgr MCMI FIMI Faye Cooke Darren Wilson This was our final CareerCon of the year, and we couldn’t be more grateful for the support you’ve shown throughout 2024 🙌 Missed our events or want to catch up on your favorite sessions? You can now watch all our CareerCon events on-demand at hundo.xyz 🚀 Esther O'Callaghan OBE Luke Judge - hundo Nadiyah Rajabally Peyton Pocock Piers Collins Jennifer Barnett Amelia Loveday Hub71

Inside the Automotive Industry - CareerCon Monthly Live: hundo’s Inside the Automotive Industry CareerCon in collaboration with City & Guilds is NOW LIVE on hundo.xyz/live Here’s our full agenda: Kickstart Your Automotive Career: City & Guilds Insights and Advice with Paul Tunnicliffe, City & Guilds Technical Advisor for Automotive, Rail and Marine (Transport). Behind the Wheel: Faye's Automotive Apprentice Journey with Faye Cooke, CNC Turner Setter, Operator & Programmer at Xtrac. Shifting Gears: Career Journeys & Expert Insights with Mark Davison, Director of Development at North London Garages and Ben Marriott, RAC Patrol Apprentice. Driving Change: Breaking Down Barriers in Automotive with Natasha Rawal, Owner of A2B Components & Mechanic at Spanners with Manners - London's first all-female garage. Building Automotive Futures: Skills, Apprenticeships, and Industry Insights with Darren Wilson, Director of Light Vehicle at Skillnet. Don’t miss this chance to connect with leading voices in automotive who will be sharing insights on their career journeys, industry trends, and essential skills to succeed to help set you on the right path! WATCH LIVE NOW on hundo.xyz/live