Beyond Degrees: how EY GDS is building a skills-first talent pipeline for the AI era

Source: Gadgets Magazine
Published on: 2026-04-22 06:38

Talent, as industries know it, is being redefined. Previously marked by degrees, titles and tenure, capability is now recognized through practical skills - adaptability, digital fluency and the capacity to apply knowledge in fast-changing environments. Artificial intelligence (AI)'s rapid growth is certainly accelerating this change. As industries evolve, organizations now increasingly focus on developing talent, not only competing for it. For young professionals, this creates both opportunity and pressure: the drive for growth and the expectation to be workforce-ready from the start. Bridging this gap now takes more than traditional education; it requires clear pathways that link academic learning and real-world application from the outset. EY Global Delivery Services (EY GDS) Philippines is responding by rethinking how talent is nurtured at its earliest stages. Recognizing the grow...

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