upskill

/ ˈʌpˌskɪl /

verb

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

Example Sentences

"It was extremely rewarding to realise that we could partner with countries in Africa to put refining facilities alongside the resource in the mining projects, so you could actually capture more value, upskill labour, build an economy around that zone, and lay the foundation for further industrial development," says Ben Kincaid, CEO of ReElement Africa.

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

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The graduate, who is looking for freelance graphic design work in Birmingham, has decided to upskill in animation so she can stand out to clients, offer a range of services and "bring as many strings to the bow as possible".

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Dame Andrea Jenkyns said the £1m budget should be used on a "scheme which focuses on literacy and numeracy to upskill everybody".

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Typically, the main benefit is employee retention: Workers who can flex and upskill across an organization are less likely to leave for those opportunities, he said.

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