World Economic Forum Reskilling Revolution on Track to Reach over 850 Million People

Davos-Klosters, Switzerland, 2 3 January 2026 - The World Economic Forum today announced major global commitments to invest in skills development for workers. The Reskilling Revolution initiative is on track to reach more than 850 million people worldwide, nearing its target of equipping 1 billion people with better access to skills, education and economic opportunities.

As artificial intelligence, geoeconomic shifts and the energy transition rapidly reshape global labour markets, preparing workers for the economy of tomorrow is an urgent global priority. The new commitments span corporate pledges, university-employer partnerships and national skills accelerators focused on redesigning how people enter the workforce, transition between jobs and remain employable in an economy increasingly shaped by AI.

Among the Reskilling Revolution commitments, more than 25 technology companies have pledged to support 120 million workers with AI access, skills training and job pathways. In parallel, India and Jordan have launched new national skills and education accelerators, extending training and education opportunities to an additional 14.8 million people.

"The global economy is undergoing its most significant transformation in decades. But the future of work is not fixed. How it unfolds for workers depends on opportunities for learning, support for job transitions and backing for entrepreneurship," said Saadia Zahidi, Managing Director, World Economic Forum. "Today's announcements represent decisive action - mobilizing education providers, employers and governments to ensure the future of work delivers opportunity for all."

Reskilling Revolution Reaches more than 850 Million People

The Reskilling Revolution initiative has mobilized commitments to reach 856 million people globally by 2030, putting it on track to achieve its goal of providing 1 billion people with improved access to education, skills and economic opportunity. The initiative works with 79 economies and 18 industries and is supported by more than 350 organizations and over 35 CEOs.

New commitments come from companies such as Adobe, Cornerstone OnDemand, Cisco, JD.com, SAP, Salesforce, ServiceNow, Snowflake, Wipro, Workday. Across all Reskilling Revolution commitments, the majority focus on AI and digital skills, emphasize human-centric capabilities and prioritize entry-level roles most vulnerable to disruption.

Leading technology companies pledged to collectively support 120 million workers by 2030 through the World Economic Forum's Reskilling Revolution initiative. The pledge brings together companies including Cognizant, Accenture, Cisco, SAP, IBM, Salesforce, HP, Dell and e& from the US, Europe, the Middle East, India and Japan. It focuses on expanding free access to AI and digital technologies, equipping workers with AI, digital and human skills, and creating pathways to digital careers for individuals without formal technical backgrounds.

National Skills and Education Accelerators

The launch of new skills and education accelerators in India and Jordan strengthens a global network of 45 national accelerators that have collectively supported 14.8 million people. These accelerators bring together government, business and civil society to translate global insights into country-specific action on employment, skills development and inclusive economic growth. The India Accelerator will focus on addressing barriers to equitable skilling, while the Jordan Accelerator will work to leverage emerging technology to improve education quality.

Across the network, national efforts focus on developing skills for the new economy in areas such as human-centric capabilities, AI and digital technologies, sustainability, trade and vocational pathways and business fundamentals. Two new reports explore how human skills are becoming the primary differentiator as AI advances and reveal uneven regional preparedness in AI and digital skills development.

Support for Entry-Level and Platform Workers

New research developed with PwC and surveying 9,000 entry-level workers in 48 countries reveals widespread uncertainty about skills relevance and job security as AI reshapes traditional career entry points. To address this, the Forum launched a Learning-to-Earning Sandbox connecting universities, employers and governments to pilot models integrating paid work experience with skills development.

During the Annual Meeting 2026, nine platform economy companies launched shared principles for responsible platform-enabled work, addressing access to opportunity, earnings and benefits, and safe working conditions.

About the Annual Meeting 2026

The World Economic Forum's 56th Annual Meeting, taking place 19-23 January 2026 in Davos-Klosters, Switzerland, convenes leaders from business, government, international organizations, civil society and academia under the theme, A Spirit of Dialogue. Click here to learn more.

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