Our Scans · Skills for America’s Future · Weekly Summary

• [New] In Anthropic's survey of 9,700 workers, 57% say AI makes their skills more valuable, and about 60% expect AI to handle more of their tasks within a year. datAInsights
• [New] 87% of companies either already have a skills gap or expect one within the next few years, while recent talent surveys show that roughly three-quarters of employers report difficulty finding the skilled talent they need. Forbes
• [New] A network of AI agents could work together to fill skills gaps in remote geographies and other areas where essential talent is missing. AZoMining
• [New] Gen Z already plans to learn: one survey found that 90% of Gen Z knowledge workers intend to learn new skills in 2027 to recession-proof their roles. hrdeck.com
• [New] Skills in demand: For 59% of PR professionals, storytelling and content creation will be the number one in-demand skill of 2026, followed by media relations at 44%. Sprout Social
• [New] 2026's grants will support programs that help people build digital skills and access the technology needed to learn, work and stay connected. / USA Charter Communications
• [New] 39% of workers' existing skill sets will be transformed by 2030, while 63% of employers identify skills gaps as the top barrier to business transformation. Coursera
• [New] With the automation of many roles, some of the fastest-growing, in-demand workforce skills will be human ones. Psychology Today
• [New] In Jordan, the $112 million Private Sector Employment and Skills Program connects job seekers with firms and training opportunities through a digital platform. World Bank Group
• [New] Healthcare hiring is still projected to grow faster than any other sector through 2034, so the smartest move now is building the validation and patient skills automation cannot copy. metaintro
• [New] Healthcare remains the fastest-growing sector through 2034, so the bigger risk is a skills mismatch than a wholesale job apocalypse. metaintro
• [New] The energy transition presents significant economic opportunities across the UK, driving innovation and economic growth, as well as supporting jobs and skills. GOV.UK
• [New] Some of the world's biggest hedge funds and banks want to incorporate the expertise of catastrophe-risk professionals across a broader chunk of the finance sector, as the skills required to model natural disasters become increasingly relevant for asset values in a hotter, more turbulent world. Claims Journal
• [New] API Conference NYC 2026 stands out as a valuable opportunity for professionals to enhance their technical skills, expand their professional networks, and maintain a competitive edge in the rapidly changing world of API development. Concise AC
• [New] Ministers recognised the breadth of cooperation through education, training and embedment opportunities available for industry, government and military personnel, which is already growing the nuclear-qualified skills base across Australia and the UK. GOV.UK
• [New] In 2026, demand for AI skills in the UK is projected to grow by over 30% through 2030, making teams with both technical and strategic capabilities increasingly scarce and valuable. Helium42
• [New] The shift in priorities is visible worldwide, with Deloitte's Finance Trends 2026 reporting that 64% of finance leaders plan to prioritise AI, automation and data analysis skills over traditional ones across their teams in the year ahead. theHRDIRECTOR
• (World Economic Forum, Future of Jobs 2025) 39% of workers' core skills are expected to change by 2030, and 59% of the global workforce will need reskilling. Unico Connect
• By 2030, up to 70% of the skills used in most jobs today will be different. MOCHA TECHNOLOGIES INC
• Investing in brain health, and the cognitive and interpersonal skills that support it, has been identified as a core economic imperative, with scaled interventions potentially averting 267 million disability-adjusted life years globally by 2050 and generating $6.2 trillion in cumulative GDP gains. Global Wellness Institute
• AI augments tasks within roles rather than replacing the role wholesale.39% of workers' core skills will change by 2030. Ariel Software Solutions

Last updated: 16 July 2026