DBL launches the ‘elevate’ programme to bridge the skills gap for Gen Z.
- The initiative focuses on enhancing soft skills among early-career professionals.
- It addresses issues like low self-esteem and adaptability in the workforce.
- The programme offers interactive, real-time learning sessions.
- Emphasis is placed on collaboration between businesses and educational institutions.
Development Beyond Learning (DBL) has introduced the ‘elevate’ programme, designed to address the critical gap in soft skills among Gen Z employees. The initiative responds to findings that highlight the importance of learning for career advancement among young professionals. DBL aims to equip this workforce segment with essential skills needed for career progression and improved organisational productivity.
The widening generational gap has emerged as a significant challenge for businesses, with younger employees facing issues such as low self-esteem, anxiety, and a lack of adaptability and resilience. Employers acknowledge these barriers, and the ‘elevate’ programme seeks to bridge this divide. Pete Humphreys of DBL underscores recognising Gen Z’s entrepreneurial and diverse strengths as crucial for creating success.
The flagship offering, ‘Career Jump-Start: Essential Skills for Young Professionals’, is a CPD accredited course comprising three 90-minute live virtual sessions over 10 to 12 weeks. Focusing on personal brand building, relationship and networking skills, and adaptability, this interactive course creates a dynamic global learning community. Participants have access to a robust learning management system, fostering continuous support and engagement.
Additionally, DBL calls for a strategic shift in how businesses and educational institutions prepare young professionals. The ‘Leading with Impact: Empowering New Managers’ programme, also CPD accredited, focuses on developing managerial competencies. This programme mirrors the structure of ‘Career Jump-Start’ with modules on self-awareness, managerial essentials, and strong team dynamics.
DBL’s initiative is timely, addressing the urgent need for proactive development of young talent to avoid workplace failures. With Gen Alpha nearing their entry into the workforce, the focus on current early-career professionals lays a strong foundation for future newcomers. As Humphreys points out, equipping the younger generation with necessary skills is paramount for their success.
The ‘elevate’ programme by DBL represents a proactive step towards equipping Gen Z with essential skills for modern workforce integration.
