Reskilling will be a vital element of this rehabilitation, especially for low-income workers in the much-changed labour landscape. There is an urgent need for innovative training and reskilling programs, and support for workers as they make these difficult transitions. In Thailand, the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) has also stressed the need for reskilling and capacity-building in order to resuscitate the tourism industry. This might take the form of government-backed, end-to-end reskilling bootcamps, or one-stop shops that provide support and reskilling resources to job seekers in transition. With collaboration between companies, policy makers, and educators, reskilling programs can speed a sustainable recovery across Asia, building a better working future for this unique region.

Source: Bangkok Post July 13, 2021 12:59 UTC