With significantly lower levels of digital capability than the national average, those not in work require focused support.
A workstream led by Accenture and Good Things Foundation is focused on the specific needs of those of working age who are not in work and not retired.
Progress so far
During the first half of 2025, the team carried out research into current employment skills challenges and existing employability provision, identifying a clear gap in the current essential skills training offer.
Pathway sponsor
Two new programmes have been scoped, one complimenting existing programme with an additional essential digital skills component, and a second bespoke programme supporting organisations struggling to recruit skilled workers due to essential digital skills gaps.
Next steps
The latter half of 2025 will see the team develop and socialise detailed proposals for both programmes, and identify a partner to test incorporating essential digital skills support into an existing programme, providing ‘proof of concept’.
Get involved
If you’re interested in driving action to support those not in work to build their digital capability and confidence, we’d love to hear from you.
The number of Work tasks than can be completed by those not in work.
