“But learning a few small skills, or simply getting more confident in the ones you already know, can really broaden your career options – whether you want to upskill in your current career, start a new one, or get back into work following some time out. “This has only been exacerbated by the pandemic, as various roles have become increasingly digital with the move to more remote working. “Re-skilling or up-skilling can be daunting, especially if you aren’t that confident when it comes to new tech, which can become a huge barrier when it comes to changing careers or trying to get back into work. Matt Hutnell, Director of Santander Universities UK, said: “There is a misperception that you reach a point where you’ve left it too late to learn new skills, especially when it comes to technology. It has 50,000 places available to support lifelong learning and those facing challenges presented by the pandemic. The study was commissioned by Santander UK, through Santander Universities, to launch its free online introductory level digital skills course.

One in seven (14%) even believe they have lost out on a job due to their lack of digital skills, while 12% think they have been offered a lower salary for the same reason.īut it has also meant 19% have decided against applying for a job, while one in four (25%) would be reluctant to start their own business.

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