Sector-based workstreams are driving action on essential digital skills by focusing on the needs and nuances of specific segments of UK industry.
MarchMcLennan is the sponsoring organisation, leading the way and bringing the individual workstreams together to share learning and insight.
Sector leadership
Construction, Medical and Education are the first sector workstreams to mobilise.
Pathway sponsor
Steered by leading organisations, these teams are reaching out to key communities, stakeholders and into their supply chains. They’re raising awareness of the opportunities that closing the workforce essential digital skills gap represents – alongside the risks inaction. They’re developing toolkits for action and securing sector-wide investment.
Get involved
If you’re interested in driving action for your sector on workforce digital skills, we’d love to hear from you.
Sector heat map
Current levels of workforce essential digital skills in the UK nations and regions.
X% = workers without all 20 Essential Digital Skills for Work tasks.
Priority sectors for 2025
Retail
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Manufacturing & automotive
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Public service
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Engineering
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Service industry
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Government
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Not for profit
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Financial services
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Media & advertising
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Technology
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Two sponsors secured
Sponsorship available – one sponsor secured
Sponsorship available – no sponsors secured
