upskill

British

/ ˈʌpˌskɪl /

verb

(tr) to improve the aptitude for work of (a person) by additional training

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upskill

The investment aims to expand data-center footprint, upskill local talent, and accelerate AI adoption across Thailand’s workforce.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 31, 2026

"I'm looking to upskill myself, get a good job, then move on from there," he says.

From BBC ● Feb. 16, 2026

The proliferation of midlevel jobs opens a path for healthcare workers to upskill over time and increase their earnings.

From Barron's ● Feb. 13, 2026

Thales encourages people to upskill and move between roles, such as procurement to program management to digital skills.

From BBC ● Jan. 1, 2026

During these years, they need to continually upskill to get promoted at work.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 27, 2025

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