Hello Everybody,
Every industry is being affected by digital transformation. As a result of digital transformation and drastic changes in the workplace and various institutions, everyone needs digital skills.
Digital skills are defined as a range of abilities to use digital devices, communication applications, and networks to access and manage information.
These days, digital skills are required in the workplace, schools, homes, you name it. Technology is at the centre of our lives, and our dependence on the internet and digital communications has increased meaning that our workforce and day-to-day living must keep up with the evolving skill demand.
Digital Skills are indeed here to stay; It is no longer news that we are living in a highly digitalized economy but what is news is that if you fail to acquire digital skills, you may become irrelevant in today’s economy. Here are three reasons why joining The Academy is a good idea for your digital skills development.
1 . Career Development and Employment Opportunity.
When you sign up for The Academy, you are placed in the database with your skillset for future job opportunities. You will be exposed to various training programs and activities such as masterclasses, webinars and our university chapters such as the digital marketing certificate with The University of Lusaka (Unilus) or The Content Creators Masterclass with Discover Zambia to mention but a few. Do sign up for our upcoming orientation (Link at the end of the article)
Many jobs today require digital skills. You need them even for jobs that do not ask for high levels of qualifications or experience. For example, if you work in a store you may keep digital records of stock. If you are an influencer, you need digital skills to measure your content analytics and ROI.
2 . To Be Relevant In Todays Digital Economy.
There is an increase in the demand for websites, digital marketing skills, mobile apps, content etc. Having one or more of these skills sets you apart from other candidates in the industry.
3 . Grow Your Business/Brands.
If you are a small business owner and you are still running your business the old way, it is only a matter of time before you close shop. Wake up! The way people buy has changed. You can use digital skills like digital marketing, content writing, and SEO to grow your business by creating brand awareness and reaching more people. Rather than pay a large sum of money to agencies to help you grow your business, having digital skills can go a long way in helping you maximize your Return on Investment (ROI).
Why You Should Join The Academy.
Everything above is what represents The Academy. Learn how to improve your digital skills to help you in your daily life and your career by Joining The Academy.
It is a hub for networking and soft skills development in digital and entrepreneurship. The Academy aims to facilitate knowledge transfer to students, young adults, and industry professionals.
The Academy is there to help you with acquiring essential digital skills, improve your access to information, advice and services, and open up learning, training and career opportunities
If you’d like to be part of The Academy Orientation, Wednesday16th 2023, kindly sign up using the link below.
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAocuutrT4jE9fVT440lCg04IyrK_3H-pHj
Having the right digital skills is indeed the way to accelerate an individual’s career growth and allow them to be technologically savvy. If you were not sure about how to develop digital skills, you now have a few tips to help you get started. Do sign up for The Academy Orientation to get you started!
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