upskill

verb

up·​skill ˌəp-ˈskil How to pronounce upskill (audio)
upskilled; upskilling; upskills
1
transitive : to provide (someone, such as an employee) with more advanced skills through additional education and training
The company invests significant time and resources to upskill and train its employees …Santhosh Ramdoss
2
intransitive : to acquire more advanced skills through additional education and training
Workers who upskill are likely to exhibit stronger problem-solving abilities, a higher level of productivity, and better performance overall.Chandler Macleod Group
upskilling noun
Companies need to direct investments in training, tuition reimbursement and new approaches to upskilling so that employees are ready to step into new and better jobs across a wider range of areas. Margaret Keane
… rapid change in all industries means that our skills have a shelf life and constant upskilling is essential. us.kineo.com

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Investing in comprehensive training programs can effectively upskill your crew, enabling them to harness the full potential of AI solutions. Bharath Kumar Kakkireni, Forbes, 15 Oct. 2024 This means employees who thrive and adapt need to consistently upskill. Expert Panel®, Forbes, 9 Oct. 2024 Offering training programs, special assignments, lateral moves, coaching and mentoring are all meaningful ways to upskill employees and invest in their future. Expert Panel®, Forbes, 17 Sep. 2024 Doing so is the best way to upskill the U.S. workforce, promote the country’s economic interdependence, and position the United States for long-term success. Niccolo W. Bonifai, Foreign Affairs, 12 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for upskill 

Word History

First Known Use

1978, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of upskill was in 1978

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“Upskill.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/upskill. Accessed 9 Nov. 2024.

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