The top 5 things to know about upskilling and reskilling

1. How to understand upskilling and reskilling, plus why they matter

70% of employees feel unprepared for the future of work

Upskilling Study, Amazon and Workplace Intelligence, 2022

2. How upskilling and reskilling can help your career and your wallet

8.6%

average salary increase for American workers who participated in an upskilling program

The American Upskilling Study, Gallup, and Amazon, 2021

3. How to decide on the best skills to gain for your future career

4. How to find ways to upskill or reskill that work for you

Upskill or reskill through online learning

Upskill or reskill through resources offered by your employer

5. How to create a plan to upskill or reskill

Upskilling and reskilling success stories for working adult learners

Caitlin S., Trained Product Owner, Rocket

Caitlin was eager to move out of client relations and into IT. After working with Rocket for 11 years, Caitlin took advantage of her Guild benefit to go to school tuition-free.

While Caitlin was enrolled in her program, an IT position at Rocket opened up — and she got it! She believes her education made her a stronger candidate.

Bonnie B., People Lead, Walmart

Bonnie says her education played a big role in her recent promotion. Even though she wanted to get her undergraduate degree for 20 years, the timing was never right.

Bonnie didn’t give up, though. After five years at Walmart, she used her Guild benefit to earn a bachelor’s degree in business administration. The skills she learned helped prepare her for her new People Lead role.

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