GOV.UK’s AI Skills Hub is on a mission to equip 10 million UK citizens with essential AI skills by 2030. It was created in partnership with major firms, including Accenture, Amazon, BT, Barclays, IBM, Google, Intuit, Microsoft, and SAS.

Why have we not heard more about this in the media?

Just over one million people have already taken advantage of this opportunity, and for good reason—the data suggests that those who acquire AI skills become more productive, deliver higher quality work, and open doors to higher-paid roles.

They are also better equipped to spot emerging opportunities and are more optimistic about their future career prospects.

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This optimism is a “must-have” for us all to successfully navigate through the “doom and gloom” AI narratives out there and access opportunities.

Find out more about the AI Skills Hub here https://aiskillshub.org.uk/aiskillsboost/

©Penny Carballo-Smith, May 2026