A pioneering programme aims to close the soft skills gap for Gen Z professionals.
- Development Beyond Learning (DBL) has launched ‘elevate,’ targeting early-career skill development.
- The ‘elevate’ series bridges workplace generational gaps through interactive learning.
- The initiative empowers Gen Z with necessary career skills to meet modern workplace standards.
- The programme also calls for collaboration between businesses and educational institutions.
Development Beyond Learning (DBL) has unveiled a new programme called ‘elevate’ aimed at addressing the critical soft skills gap among Gen Z professionals. Recognising the increasing demand for non-technical skills, DBL’s ‘elevate’ programme focuses on building essential capabilities in young employees to enhance their career trajectories and organisational productivity.
The ‘elevate’ series is designed to bridge the generational gap in the workplace by addressing concerns such as low self-esteem, anxiety, and lack of adaptability seen in younger employees, which can impede their professional growth. Pete Humphreys, a representative from DBL, emphasises the importance of recognising the strengths of Gen Z, noting their entrepreneurship and diversity as significant advantages.
DBL’s flagship programme, ‘Career Jump-Start: Essential Skills for Young Professionals,’ offers three live virtual training modules spread over a period of 10 to 12 weeks. These 90-minute sessions cover key areas such as personal brand building, relationship and networking skills, and adaptability and resilience. The programme is CPD accredited, providing a global learning community that fosters real-time engagement and continuous support for participants.
The initiative also extends its offerings to prospective managers through the ‘Leading with Impact: Empowering New Managers’ programme. It mirrors the structure of the ‘Career Jump-Start’ with a focus on developing effective leadership skills. The modules guide aspiring managers to understand self-management, refine essential managerial skills, and cultivate strong team dynamics, ensuring the next generation of leaders is well-equipped.
DBL urges corporations and educational bodies to collaborate in mitigating the disconnect between academic theory and practical skills required in professional environments. As Pete Humphreys states, ‘We are at a transformational stage of the working environment. AI is making massive waves across the world, but it cannot replace human skills.’
The programme’s strategic response aims to pre-empt workplace failures by equipping young professionals with the right skills at the outset of their careers, thereby fostering an environment of success and preparedness for future challenges.
The ‘elevate’ programme paves the way for Gen Z’s success by bridging critical skill gaps.
