skill development Reskilling-Upskilling is more important than ever for all workers. Thai workers have been hit hard by the COVID-19 situation, many of whom have lost their income and job security, and a recovery from those impacts is unlikely to come quickly given the slow economic growth. and there are continual negative factors The crisis has especially severely affected the low-skilled and low-income workers.
In addition, the demand for labor in the future is likely to change. both from the business sector to employ less Including the types of jobs that are likely to change according to the development of technology. It puts additional pressure on many workers traumatized by the crisis. A key solution going forward for workers in such environments is accelerating skills development. Both skill adjustments (Reskilling) for workers whose skills are initially reduced in demand and may be lost from being replaced by technology; and Upskilling This is to build on the old skills to create higher economic value. Developing skills will help Thai workers to recover from the current economic crisis and to cope with today’s fast changing world.
The EIC Labor Survey 2021 (EIC Labor Survey 2021) has found that about half of respondents have developed skills during COVID-19, but not all groups have the opportunity. equal According to survey data, 56% of respondents Has developed more or less skills over the past year. Most of which are self-developed skills. The main reason for skill development is to support your current job. and want to learn more For the most part, those who have developed skills see it as being quite beneficial to themselves. However, there is unequal access to skill development for each group of workers.
Especially for the low-income group, where the proportion of people who have developed skills is noticeably less than high-income people. The group of respondents who earn less than 15 thousand baht per month.
Only 40% of those who have developed skills in the past year have a higher percentage of those who earn more. The group of people with a salary of more than 100,000 baht has the highest proportion of people who have developed skills up to 69%.
In addition, SMEs were another group that received much less skill training opportunities than those at large companies or in the government sector, with only 36% of SMEs receiving skills development through courses offered by employers. give while for employees of large private companies and government employees The proportion would be as high as 69%. This disparity in terms of obtaining skills training is a major problem that governments may need to support for disadvantaged groups. Because this group of people are often the same group that was most affected during the past crisis. The lack of opportunities to develop adaptive skills will only further aggravate the problem of inequality.
in the future Most Thai workers are interested in developing skills. Financial and investment skills are the skills that Thai people are most interested in. while online channels are the number one choice for learning for people of all ages. The survey data reveals that the majority of respondents, 87%, are interested in improving their skills over the next one year. followed by foreign languages and business skills
All three of these skills are in the Top 3 in every age group. while technology skills such as programming analyze data or create an application Expected to be in greater demand in the modern world is moderately popular. In terms of skill development channels 72% of respondents interested in improving their skills chose online channels (such as online courses, Youtube or social media platforms) as their top choice.
It was found to be the most popular choice of all ages. including the elderly in terms of readiness to invest and develop skills 45% of respondents who were interested in improving their skills said that skill development was free. This is partly due to the fact that most people opt for online channels, which are often free. The proportion of people who are ready to spend at a high level (more than 20% of their monthly income) is small, with only 4% of respondents interested in improving their skills altogether. An individual’s level of interest and investment in skill development will vary based on their attitudes towards the job and their abilities.
An analysis of the survey results revealed that the attitudes of workers When considering the question of the adequacy of one’s own abilities (“Are your skills enough?”) and the stability of the job at hand. (“Will your job still be there in 5 years?”) There are often differences that lead to different interests and skill development behaviors. by people who worry that they are insufficiently competent and their jobs are unstable are often more active in developing skills There will be a greater proportion of people interested in improving their skills. Willing to pay more for skill training and will also be willing to spend more time developing skills than any other group.
In this aspect of the analysis, there was noteworthy information: those who answered “not sure” about their abilities or job security. It was the group that showed the least enthusiasm for skill development. which is less than people who are confident in their work and skills This discrepancy indicates the importance of providing information and raising awareness about the competitiveness of each workforce. which is the starting point of the impetus for the need to develop one’s own skills
EIC views that the skill development of Thai workers is important to the future of the country that needs comprehensive and thorough support, consisting of 5 important areas.
(1) Providing information and advice
both in relation to the necessity of skill development in all professions in accordance with the changing trends of the world. and giving advice that is appropriate for each individual The knowledge and understanding of their own needs and working environment factors. It will help workers to see guidelines and goals which are an important starting point for their personal development.
(2) Promoting lifelong learning
This is a necessity in the modern world where skill development must take place continuously. It should create a learning resource and learning environment that is accessible, low cost, and offers a wide range of options. Suitable for people of all ages The free online channel, which is considered the most popular channel among Thai people according to the survey results. It is one of the main tools to help answer this question. At the same time, the promotion of skill development is also worth considering.
(3) creating a good experience
According to the survey, more than two-thirds of students still face obstacles in developing their past skills. Focusing on the learning experience should help reduce barriers while increasing learning efficiency for many people. through the design of a learning model that focuses on creating a positive experience for students;
(4) Recognition of labor skill development
The survey found that workers identified preferences related to acceptance, such as the need for a certification. The need for a course designed by a reputable business or organization, for example. Gaining recognition from employers and society will help the skills development outcomes be put into practice. This will benefit both workers and businesses. This will also have a positive effect on the competitiveness of the economy as a whole, and lastly, equally important.
(5) Support for groups lacking opportunities
Surveys have shown that skill developments in recent times are still lacking in opportunities. Comprehensive support for skills development in Thailand will therefore require specific assistance measures for the underprivileged workers, who are often among the most in need of skill development. for Thai workers
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