Skills in the digital economy: where Canada stands and the way forward
The purpose of this research is to understand new and emerging skills required in the digital economy, the nature and scope of the skills gaps, various causes of skills gaps, the impact on Canadian businesses, and how they respond. The report therefore: (1) provides a brief overview of the digital economy; how and why technologies are transcending all sectors; (2) defines the new and emerging skills shaping the new economy and outlines the skills necessary to succeed in today's digital economy; (3) explores the 'skills gap' concept in the Canadian context; (4) highlights the strategies to addr... Show more
Authors: Asliturk, Ersin; Cameron, Alicia; Faisal, Sharif
Published: Ottawa, Ontario, Information and Communications Technology Council, 2016
Resource type: Report, paper or authored book
Physical description: 49 p.
Access item: http://www.ictc-ctic.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/Skills-in-the-Digital-Economy-Where-Canada-Stands-and-the-Way-Forward-.pdf
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