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Targeting the Skilled Labor Shortage Through Targeted Training
Open positions, delayed projects, missed growth opportunities—the skilled labor shortage is having a tangible impact on companies. Through targeted upskilling and reskilling, you can close skill gaps internally, strengthen your team for the long term, and become less reliant on the external job market.
Existing employees already possess valuable company knowledge—targeted professional development builds on that.
Why Continuing Education Is the Most Sustainable Solution
The search for new skilled workers is becoming increasingly time-consuming and expensive. At the same time, your existing team holds enormous potential for development.
Continuing education enables:
› internal talent development›
rapid skill development›
higher employee retention›
reduced recruiting costs›
long-term future security
Upskilling and Reskilling
Upskilling
: Existing strengths are specifically expanded and deepened.
Examples:
› Building AI skills›
Expanding digital capabilities›
Developing leadership qualities
Reskilling
: Employees gain the qualifications needed for new areas of responsibility.
Examples:
› Transitioning into IT roles›
Digitizing functional departments›
Taking
on new areas of responsibility
Areas of expertise in high demand
Developing Digital Skills
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Data Analysis› Automation and Workflows
Strengthen IT Security
› Security
Awareness›
Data Protection› IT Security
Developing Leadership Skills
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Leadership› Change Management›
Communication and Feedback
How New Horizons Works
New Horizons develops customized training programs that are precisely tailored to your company’s strategy and actual skill requirements.
Our services:
• Skills assessments • Learning paths • Certifications • In-person and online training • Performance measurement
Close the Skills Gap Now
Harness your team’s development potential and address the skilled workforce shortage with structured, targeted professional development.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the economic consequences of the skilled labor shortage for companies?
Unfilled positions cause project delays, productivity losses, and increased recruiting costs. Targeted professional development reduces these impacts in the long term.
How are companies proactively addressing the shortage of skilled workers?
A consistent professional development strategy continuously builds new skills. This allows skill gaps to be identified early and addressed internally before they become critical.
What trends are exacerbating the shortage of skilled workers?
Digitalization, demographic change, and technological change are increasing the demand for skills across all industries—while the availability of qualified candidates is declining.
In which sectors is the shortage of skilled workers most acute?
There is a particular demand for skilled professionals in IT, cybersecurity, data analysis, engineering, healthcare, and technical and business fields.
What does an effective training strategy look like?
Forward-thinking companies combine upskilling, reskilling, and personalized learning paths. This fosters exactly the skills needed to meet current and future demands.
What makes reskilling successful?
Clear learning objectives, practical training formats, and structured learning paths enable employees to confidently prepare for new tasks and roles.
How does AI help alleviate the shortage of skilled workers?
AI takes over routine tasks, supports decision-making processes, and increases efficiency. As a result, teams free up capacity for more complex tasks and make better use of existing resources.
What funding is available for training programs?
Depending on a company's size, location, and training objectives, there are various funding programs that can provide financial support for training initiatives.
