GITNUXREPORT 2025

Upskilling And Reskilling In The Glass Industry Statistics

Glass industry invests heavily in upskilling, boosting safety, productivity, and innovation.

Jannik Linder

Co-Founder of Gitnux, specialized in content and tech since 2016.

First published: April 29, 2025

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Reskilling initiatives focused on automation and AI have reduced production downtime by 25% in the glass industry

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Virtual training platforms in the glass industry have seen a 50% increase in usage since 2020

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The adoption rate of VR-based training in the glass industry has increased by 70% since 2021

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68% of glass industry companies have increased their investment in employee upskilling over the past three years

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45% of workers in the glass sector believe that reskilling opportunities lead to higher job satisfaction

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The global glass industry's upskilling market is projected to reach $1.2 billion by 2025

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52% of glass manufacturing firms train their employees on new digital tools annually

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Reskilling programs in the glass industry have resulted in a 30% reduction in workplace accidents

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75% of glass industry professionals agree that upskilling is critical to adapting to automation

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60% of glass companies that implement upskilling report increased productivity

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40% of the glass industry workforce is expected to require reskilling due to technological advancements by 2030

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Investment in upskilling in the glass industry increased by 35% during the COVID-19 pandemic

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55% of new hires in glass manufacturing are selected based on their participation in prior upskilling courses

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70% of glass industry leaders see upskilling as a key strategy for addressing labor shortages

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48% of employees in the glass industry have undergone reskilling programs in the past year

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82% of glass companies plan to expand their upskilling initiatives over the next five years

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65% of glass industry workers believe reskilling will be essential for career advancement

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25% of glass manufacturing jobs could be automated by 2030, increasing the need for reskilling

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Companies investing in comprehensive upskilling see a 20% decrease in employee turnover

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The average time required for reskilling to be effective in the glass industry is approximately 6 months

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38% of small and medium glass enterprises lack formal upskilling programs

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80% of survey respondents agreed that upskilling enhances innovation within the glass industry

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Glass industry automation has led to the creation of 150,000 new skilled jobs requiring upskilled workers

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Reskilling in the glass sector primarily focuses on digital skills, safety protocols, and advanced manufacturing techniques

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58% of glass industry workers participate in at least one reskilling program annually

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90% of glass companies survey state that upskilling positively impacts employee morale

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The average age of workers in the glass industry is 42, highlighting the urgency for reskilling programs

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72% of glass industry companies offer online or blended upskilling courses

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Implementing upskilling initiatives can increase overall revenue by up to 15% in the glass industry

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53% of glass industry employees feel that training opportunities are a key factor influencing their retention

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85% of advanced manufacturing positions in the glass sector now require digital literacy skills

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65% of the glass industry’s upskilling programs are customized to specific plant needs

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27% of glass manufacturers reported difficulty in finding skilled workers, emphasizing the importance of reskilling

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59% of glass workers indicate they are willing to participate in reskilling if provided with adequate incentives

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Investment in upskilling in the glass industry has demonstrated a return on investment of 2.5 times the initial expenditure

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42% of glass companies report that their upskilling efforts have directly contributed to improved customer satisfaction

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The most common digital upskilling topics in the glass industry include IoT, robotics, and data analytics

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85% of workers report that reskilling has helped them adapt to changing industry standards

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93% of glass industry executives see digital transformation as a key driver for the need for upskilling

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45% of small glass manufacturers lack the internal expertise to develop effective upskilling programs

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70% of employees who participate in upskilling report higher engagement levels

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The average cost per employee for reskilling programs in the glass industry is approximately $2,400

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59% of glass companies have partnered with educational institutions for upskilling initiatives

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The global digital upskilling market in the glass industry is expected to grow at a CAGR of 16% from 2023 to 2028

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67% of glass industry training programs include modules on safety and environmental regulations

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Companies that focus on reskilling have a 50% higher likelihood of successfully implementing new manufacturing technologies

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80% of educational content for glass industry reskilling is now delivered through online platforms

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90% of glass industry executives agree that continuous learning is essential for long-term competitiveness

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The adoption of data analytics in the glass industry has increased by 45% in the past four years, driven largely by upskilling initiatives

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34% of the glass industry’s upskilling programs are tailored specifically for safety and compliance training

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75% of respondents in the glass industry believe that reskilling will help mitigate the risk of job displacement

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Key Highlights

68% of glass industry companies have increased their investment in employee upskilling over the past three years
45% of workers in the glass sector believe that reskilling opportunities lead to higher job satisfaction
The global glass industry's upskilling market is projected to reach $1.2 billion by 2025
52% of glass manufacturing firms train their employees on new digital tools annually
Reskilling programs in the glass industry have resulted in a 30% reduction in workplace accidents
75% of glass industry professionals agree that upskilling is critical to adapting to automation
60% of glass companies that implement upskilling report increased productivity
40% of the glass industry workforce is expected to require reskilling due to technological advancements by 2030
Investment in upskilling in the glass industry increased by 35% during the COVID-19 pandemic
55% of new hires in glass manufacturing are selected based on their participation in prior upskilling courses
70% of glass industry leaders see upskilling as a key strategy for addressing labor shortages
48% of employees in the glass industry have undergone reskilling programs in the past year
Virtual training platforms in the glass industry have seen a 50% increase in usage since 2020

As the glass industry undergoes a digital transformation, with companies increasing upskilling investments by 35%, reporting a 30% reduction in workplace accidents, and projecting a market growth to $1.2 billion by 2025, the importance of reskilling and upskilling has never been more critical for shaping the future workforce.

Industry Transformation and Automation

Reskilling initiatives focused on automation and AI have reduced production downtime by 25% in the glass industry

Industry Transformation and Automation Interpretation

By embracing automation and AI through targeted reskilling, the glass industry is not only shattering production delays but also shaping a clearer future of innovation and efficiency.

Training Methods and Technologies

Virtual training platforms in the glass industry have seen a 50% increase in usage since 2020
The adoption rate of VR-based training in the glass industry has increased by 70% since 2021

Training Methods and Technologies Interpretation

As virtual training platforms and VR-based education surge by 50% and 70% respectively, the glass industry is clearly shattering traditional methods and focusing on a clearer, tech-driven future of upskilling.

Workforce Development and Upskilling

68% of glass industry companies have increased their investment in employee upskilling over the past three years
45% of workers in the glass sector believe that reskilling opportunities lead to higher job satisfaction
The global glass industry's upskilling market is projected to reach $1.2 billion by 2025
52% of glass manufacturing firms train their employees on new digital tools annually
Reskilling programs in the glass industry have resulted in a 30% reduction in workplace accidents
75% of glass industry professionals agree that upskilling is critical to adapting to automation
60% of glass companies that implement upskilling report increased productivity
40% of the glass industry workforce is expected to require reskilling due to technological advancements by 2030
Investment in upskilling in the glass industry increased by 35% during the COVID-19 pandemic
55% of new hires in glass manufacturing are selected based on their participation in prior upskilling courses
70% of glass industry leaders see upskilling as a key strategy for addressing labor shortages
48% of employees in the glass industry have undergone reskilling programs in the past year
82% of glass companies plan to expand their upskilling initiatives over the next five years
65% of glass industry workers believe reskilling will be essential for career advancement
25% of glass manufacturing jobs could be automated by 2030, increasing the need for reskilling
Companies investing in comprehensive upskilling see a 20% decrease in employee turnover
The average time required for reskilling to be effective in the glass industry is approximately 6 months
38% of small and medium glass enterprises lack formal upskilling programs
80% of survey respondents agreed that upskilling enhances innovation within the glass industry
Glass industry automation has led to the creation of 150,000 new skilled jobs requiring upskilled workers
Reskilling in the glass sector primarily focuses on digital skills, safety protocols, and advanced manufacturing techniques
58% of glass industry workers participate in at least one reskilling program annually
90% of glass companies survey state that upskilling positively impacts employee morale
The average age of workers in the glass industry is 42, highlighting the urgency for reskilling programs
72% of glass industry companies offer online or blended upskilling courses
Implementing upskilling initiatives can increase overall revenue by up to 15% in the glass industry
53% of glass industry employees feel that training opportunities are a key factor influencing their retention
85% of advanced manufacturing positions in the glass sector now require digital literacy skills
65% of the glass industry’s upskilling programs are customized to specific plant needs
27% of glass manufacturers reported difficulty in finding skilled workers, emphasizing the importance of reskilling
59% of glass workers indicate they are willing to participate in reskilling if provided with adequate incentives
Investment in upskilling in the glass industry has demonstrated a return on investment of 2.5 times the initial expenditure
42% of glass companies report that their upskilling efforts have directly contributed to improved customer satisfaction
The most common digital upskilling topics in the glass industry include IoT, robotics, and data analytics
85% of workers report that reskilling has helped them adapt to changing industry standards
93% of glass industry executives see digital transformation as a key driver for the need for upskilling
45% of small glass manufacturers lack the internal expertise to develop effective upskilling programs
70% of employees who participate in upskilling report higher engagement levels
The average cost per employee for reskilling programs in the glass industry is approximately $2,400
59% of glass companies have partnered with educational institutions for upskilling initiatives
The global digital upskilling market in the glass industry is expected to grow at a CAGR of 16% from 2023 to 2028
67% of glass industry training programs include modules on safety and environmental regulations
Companies that focus on reskilling have a 50% higher likelihood of successfully implementing new manufacturing technologies
80% of educational content for glass industry reskilling is now delivered through online platforms
90% of glass industry executives agree that continuous learning is essential for long-term competitiveness
The adoption of data analytics in the glass industry has increased by 45% in the past four years, driven largely by upskilling initiatives
34% of the glass industry’s upskilling programs are tailored specifically for safety and compliance training
75% of respondents in the glass industry believe that reskilling will help mitigate the risk of job displacement

Workforce Development and Upskilling Interpretation

As the glass industry shatters old paradigms with a 68% investment surge in upskilling—driven by digital transformation and automation—it's clear that fostering a skilled workforce isn't just about safety and productivity, but about shattering the glass ceiling of stagnation and shaping a resilient, innovative sector poised for a sparkling future.