It's no secret that most jobs will change, or in fact, are already changing, and it's important to understand that not everyone has the opportunity to adapt to these changes. We often think it's due to a lack of talent, but the truth is that the talent we possess is no longer sufficient to sustain us over time.
For a long time, we were told that studying was a once-in-a-lifetime thing. You chose a degree, graduated, and that was it. However, that idea is outdated. The world of work has changed—and continues to change—faster than our degrees. Emerging technologies, new production models, automation, artificial intelligence, longer working lives, and much more: the current landscape is as follows: The future of work is being built today, in every educational decision we make.
That's where the reskilling, “Reskilling” means learn new skills to take on new roles or adapt to different work environmentsReskilling stems from the ability to learn throughout life, and unfortunately many educational structures are still designed for a world that no longer exists; rigid plans, long career paths, inflexible certifications, while outside people need to learn faster, better, and more meaningfully.
We are making a mistake by overlooking this crucial concept or thinking it's merely an academic challenge; this is a cultural, institutional, and strategic challenge. At RECLA, we see it every day: people with years of experience who need to relearn, institutions seeking greater flexibility, and companies that have already grasped that talent must be developed, not easily replaced. This raises many questions: How do we design training experiences for adults with prior experience? What role do micro-credentials, modular formats, and continuing education play? How do we connect training with real-world employability?
Herein lies the real challenge: to see reskilling not as an isolated concept, but as part of something bigger: a continuing education that connects universities, businesses, governments, and people.
At RECLA, we know that the future of work is built by learning, unlearning, and relearning. Education shouldn't compete with change, but rather grow stronger with it. That's why reskilling isn't just about employability, but about dignity, purpose, and opportunity.
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En un mundo de constantes cambios, con avances tecnológicos increíbles, donde la innovación es la palabra del día, no es posible que los procesos formativos universitarios se limiten a Planes/Programas de estudio «estables» que por lo general se diseñan para periodos de cinco a ocho años lo que equivale a unas cinco o seis «cohortes» con el mismo Programa. Las asignaturas optativas no bastan para los requerimientos del mercado laboral y los egresados deben hacer una «nueva carrera» fuera de los predios universitarios. Asumir el «Reskilling» es vital para las universidades pero particularmente lo es para los claustros universitarios.