SoftSkillingIt achieves Work Ready by Tech Industry Gold accredited status
SoftSkillingIt achieves Work Ready by Tech Industry Gold accredited status
Recognising the human capabilities that drive success in an AI-powered world
techskills is delighted to announce thatSoftSkillingIt has achievedWork Ready by Tech Industry Gold accredited status, recognising its commitment to helping individuals develop the professional capabilities increasingly valued by employers across today's rapidly evolving workplace.
As artificial intelligence and emerging technologies continue to transform industries, the conversation around workforce readiness is changing. Whilst technical expertise remains essential, employers are placing growing emphasis on the human skills that technology cannot replicate, the ability to communicate effectively, think critically, collaborate with others, adapt to change and exercise sound judgement.
Work Ready by Tech Industry Gold recognises programmes that support the development of these capabilities and demonstrate clear alignment with employer expectations. The accreditation highlights learning experiences that equip individuals with the broader professional skills needed to thrive in modern working environments.
This achievement reflectsSoftSkillingIt’s clear commitment to preparing learners for long-term success through the development of practical, workplace-relevant skills.Building the critical skills employers value most****SoftSkillingIt delivers a five-session, expert-led programme designed to strengthen the human capabilities that underpin career progression, professional effectiveness and workplace impact.
Whether supporting early-career professionals, individuals transitioning into new roles, or experienced leaders looking to refine their approach, the programme focuses on skills that can be applied immediately in real-world settings.
Learners develop capability in:
- Critical thinking and problem solving
- Emotional intelligence
- Adaptability and resilience
- Communication skills
- Collaboration and teamwork
As workplace transformation accelerates, employers consistently highlight the importance of these capabilities alongside technical expertise. Strong interpersonal skills, professional confidence and the ability to navigate complexity are increasingly recognised as essential attributes for success across every sector.
TheSoftSkillingIt programme has been designed specifically to respond to these changing demands, helping individuals develop the skills required to contribute effectively, lead confidently and adapt successfully within evolving organisations.Learning from real-world leadership experience
A key strength of the programme lies in its practical, industry-informed approach.
Designed and delivered by Julia Streets MBE, entrepreneur, transformation leadership coach and senior executive adviser, the programme draws on extensive experience working with leaders and organisations navigating change.
Julia has worked with hundreds of C-suite leaders and executive teams across financial services, technology and entrepreneurship. In 2025, she was awarded an MBE for Services to Diversity and Inclusion in Entrepreneurship in HM The King's Birthday Honours.
This experience is embedded throughout the learning experience, ensuring participants are not simply learning theory, but gaining practical frameworks, tools and approaches that can be directly applied within professional environments.
The result is a programme grounded in the realities of modern work and focused on delivering meaningful workplace impact.
Julia Streets MBE, CEO of SoftSkillingIt, said:
“SoftSkillingItwas created from years of conversations advising startups, scaleups and global organisations. One challenge came up again and again: people are often technically brilliant but haven’t always had the opportunity to build the ‘soft skills’ needed to thrive professionally.”
“We have a very clear mission, to democratise access to soft skills learning and achieving Work Ready by Tech Industry Gold accredited status is a huge step forward in achieving this ambition. This means that anyone, anywhere can invest in their soft skills. Access to this learning no longer becomes the advantage of the few. Not everyone is in a position to be invited into training rooms, rooms that are not always ideal learning environments for all. This way every learner, from school leavers to senior executives, can invest in developing these skills - in business, as part of their studies, even on their own.
We are immensely proud to receive this prestigious accreditation.”
Why human skills matter more than ever
The growing importance of professional and human skills is reflected across the global labour market.
The World Economic Forum's Future of Jobs Report 2025 identified skills gaps as one of the most significant barriers to business transformation, highlighting the increasing importance of capabilities such as resilience, leadership, communication and analytical thinking.
Similarly, LinkedIn's Skills on the Rise research has identified a growing shift towards skills-based hiring, with employers placing greater emphasis on demonstrated capability rather than traditional career pathways alone.
As organisations continue to embrace AI and automation, the ability to work effectively with others, navigate uncertainty and apply judgement in complex situations is becoming an increasingly important differentiator.Industry recognition through Work Ready by Tech Industry Gold
Work Ready by Tech Industry Gold accreditation recognises programmes that enhance professional capability and demonstrate clear alignment with employer expectations.
Programmes accredited under Work Ready:
- Deliver structured development of work-ready skills
- Demonstrate clear industry relevance
- Support professional competence and applied learning
- Align with employer priorities
At its heart,**Work Ready by Tech Industry Gold **helps create greater confidence across the skills ecosystem. Learners can be assured they are developing capabilities that employers increasingly value, while employers gain confidence that participants are building the professional skills needed to succeed in modern working environments. For providers and partners, accreditation offers independent recognition of quality, credibility and alignment with workforce needs.
Commenting on the accreditation,Lorna Willis, CEO of techskills, said:
“Tech Industry Gold has always stood for a simple but powerful belief: that education and training should be directly relevant to what industry actually needs. Today, we are expanding that belief in a way that feels both significant and overdue.”
*“For the first time, Tech Industry Gold recognises a non-technical and non-academic programme. That is not a small decision. It reflects something we have heard consistently from employers: the candidates who stand out are not always those with the strongest technical grades. They are the ones who think clearly under pressure, communicate with confidence, collaborate effectively, adapt and lead when things change.”*****Supporting the future workforce
At techskills, we believe that creating industry-valued pathways into digital careers requires more than technical knowledge alone.
Professional confidence, communication, resilience and critical thinking are increasingly important components of career readiness and employability. As employers continue to evolve their expectations, learning experiences that help individuals develop these capabilities will play an increasingly important role in preparing people for success.
We are delighted to recognise this achievement and welcome** SoftSkillingIt** to the growing community of organisations delivering learning aligned to employer expectations and workforce needs.Find out more
To learn more aboutSoftSkillingIt and its Work Ready by Tech Industry Gold accredited programme, visit the SoftSkillingIt website
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Interested in exploring Work Ready by Tech Industry Gold accreditation for your own programme?
Get in touch with techskills to discover how employer-led accreditation can help demonstrate quality, relevance and workforce impact. Contact ian.bolton@techskills.org
