The paper focuses on a number of approaches to \u2018take things forward\u2019, including ensuring baseline digital literacy for all and the effective development \u2018human\u2019 capabilities and characteristics, including creativity, integrity, leadership, persistence, empathy, and attention to detail. \u201cThis means continuing to explore ways to develop general capabilities in school and tertiary education and exploring ways to recognise capabilities in tertiary admission\u201d as well as making work-integrated and work-based learning the norm \u2013 which is a particular issue for higher education. AiG\u2019s paper maintains that:<\/p>\n

\u201cWork-based learning through cadetships and higher-level apprenticeships should be scaled up across all industries and occupations. There also needs to be adequate incentives for companies to support work-integrated and work-based learning.\u201d<\/p>\n

After all, industries and employers need to play their part too! Finally, it means ensuring no one is left behind. This requires \u201cflexible, accessible training products to enable existing and older workers to develop the baseline digital capabilities they need to continue working.\u201d So, \u201cgovernments at the state and federal level should explore ways to support displaced workers transitioning into entirely new industries and roles,\u201d they suggest.<\/p>\n

For education and training, AiG proposes \u2018remaking\u2019 the education and training system for lifelong learning. For them, this means having an education and training system:<\/p>\n

\u201cthat better suits where we\u2019re going, not where we\u2019ve been. This [they believe] means rethinking qualifications, funding and access to ensure we invest in workers\u2019 skills throughout their careers.\u201d<\/p>\n

In addition, they believe:<\/p>\n

\u201cWe need to implement the recommendations of the Review of the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) to ensure it is positioned for the future. We also need to review the extent to which current tertiary education funding models support lifelong learning.\u201d<\/p>\n

It might also mean taking a look at developing learner profiles to not only better reflect the formal qualifications and skills people possess, but also their personal attributes and capabilities.<\/p>\n

This paper is worth a read and its 48 pages includes a series of case studies of Australian companies to tell the stories of three Australian companies on their own digital transformation \u2018journey\u2019.<\/p>\n