GITNUXREPORT 2025

Upskilling And Reskilling In The Secondary Industry Statistics

Secondary industry boosts upskilling, digital tools, and innovation for growth.

Jannik Linder

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

First published: April 29, 2025

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80% of secondary industry enterprises report difficulties in keeping up with rapidly changing technology

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70% of secondary industry employees believe that reskilling is essential to remain competitive in their roles

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48% of secondary industry workers feel unprepared for the transition to automation

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78% of employees in secondary industries agree that continuous learning helps improve job satisfaction

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42% of secondary industry employees say that reskilling has made them more confident in their roles

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69% of secondary industry workers say that digital skills will be essential for their future employment

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38% of secondary industry employees say they lack access to adequate training resources

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69% of secondary industry employees say that upskilling provides them with a sense of job security

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81% of secondary industry workers recognize that continuous learning is tied to career advancement opportunities

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The global secondary industry upskilling market is projected to reach $15 billion by 2027, advancing at a CAGR of 11%

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45% of secondary industry companies have increased their investment in employee upskilling over the past year

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60% of manufacturing companies report a skills gap that affects their production efficiency

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55% of companies in the secondary industry have formal upskilling programs in place

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82% of secondary industry leaders say that upskilling initiatives positively impact overall productivity

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38% of secondary industry workers have undergone reskilling in the last 12 months

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65% of secondary industry companies plan to increase their budget for employee training and development

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52% of secondary industry firms have adopted digital tools for reskilling employees

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70% of secondary industry firms view upskilling as a key driver for sustainable growth

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45% of secondary industry companies report difficulty in sourcing skilled workers

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The median time required for reskilling manufacturing workers is approximately 4 months

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50% of secondary industry companies are exploring AI-driven training programs

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40% of secondary industry employees have participated in at least one formal training program in the past year

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58% of secondary industry managers believe that digital reskilling will be critical for future success

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66% of secondary industry businesses have found that upskilling initiatives reduce employee turnover

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75% of secondary industry companies plan to implement virtual reality (VR) training modules within the next 2 years

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63% of secondary industry workers prefer digital learning formats over traditional classroom training

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55% of secondary industry companies report a rise in productivity after implementing upskilling programs

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47% of secondary industry firms are investing in IoT-driven skills training in 2023

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60% of secondary industry companies increased their focus on reskilling after the COVID-19 pandemic

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72% of secondary industry organizations see an increase in innovation following upskilling initiatives

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54% of companies in the secondary industry report that automation has expanded their need for reskilling

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33% of secondary industry companies cite a lack of internal training resources as a barrier to upskilling

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59% of secondary industry workers believe that reskilling enables career advancement

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80% of secondary industry firms see upskilling as a strategic priority for the next 5 years

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44% of secondary industry companies report increased employee engagement after reskilling programs

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67% of secondary industry companies conduct skills assessments annually to identify reskilling needs

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54% of secondary industry companies have partnered with educational institutions for reskilling initiatives

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71% of manufacturing companies believe that remote learning has increased the effectiveness of upskilling programs

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64% of secondary industry firms view continuous reskilling as necessary to meet industry regulatory requirements

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77% of secondary industry managers agree that investing in employee skills is more cost-effective than hiring new talent

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62% of secondary industry workers see reskilling as a way to adapt to new roles created by digital transformation

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55% of secondary industry companies are investing in leadership development as part of their upskilling strategies

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48% of secondary industry firms reported a decrease in training costs due to digital training solutions

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58% of secondary industry companies plan to use virtual reality for immersive training experiences in the next 3 years

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37% of secondary industry companies have faced challenges in reskilling older employees

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74% of secondary industry firms consider upskilling essential to meet future industry standards

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Key Highlights

45% of secondary industry companies have increased their investment in employee upskilling over the past year
60% of manufacturing companies report a skills gap that affects their production efficiency
70% of secondary industry employees believe that reskilling is essential to remain competitive in their roles
55% of companies in the secondary industry have formal upskilling programs in place
82% of secondary industry leaders say that upskilling initiatives positively impact overall productivity
38% of secondary industry workers have undergone reskilling in the last 12 months
The global secondary industry upskilling market is projected to reach $15 billion by 2027, advancing at a CAGR of 11%
65% of secondary industry companies plan to increase their budget for employee training and development
52% of secondary industry firms have adopted digital tools for reskilling employees
48% of secondary industry workers feel unprepared for the transition to automation
70% of secondary industry firms view upskilling as a key driver for sustainable growth
45% of secondary industry companies report difficulty in sourcing skilled workers
78% of employees in secondary industries agree that continuous learning helps improve job satisfaction

With 45% of secondary industry companies ramping up their investment in employee upskilling and a projected global market reach of $15 billion by 2027, it’s clear that reskilling is not just a trend but a strategic imperative for staying competitive in a rapidly evolving manufacturing landscape.

Digital Transformation & Technological Integration

80% of secondary industry enterprises report difficulties in keeping up with rapidly changing technology

Digital Transformation & Technological Integration Interpretation

With 80% of secondary industry enterprises struggling to keep pace with rapid technological change, it’s clear that upskilling and reskilling are no longer optional but essential investments to prevent obsolescence in a swiftly evolving landscape.

Employee Perceptions & Readiness

70% of secondary industry employees believe that reskilling is essential to remain competitive in their roles
48% of secondary industry workers feel unprepared for the transition to automation
78% of employees in secondary industries agree that continuous learning helps improve job satisfaction
42% of secondary industry employees say that reskilling has made them more confident in their roles
69% of secondary industry workers say that digital skills will be essential for their future employment
38% of secondary industry employees say they lack access to adequate training resources
69% of secondary industry employees say that upskilling provides them with a sense of job security
81% of secondary industry workers recognize that continuous learning is tied to career advancement opportunities

Employee Perceptions & Readiness Interpretation

In an industry where nearly 70% see reskilling as essential for staying afloat, the pressing need for accessible, ongoing training is clear—without it, workers risk being left behind in the automation wave that’s reshaping the secondary sector’s future.

Upskilling & Reskilling Market Trends

The global secondary industry upskilling market is projected to reach $15 billion by 2027, advancing at a CAGR of 11%

Upskilling & Reskilling Market Trends Interpretation

With the secondary industry's upskilling market projected to hit $15 billion by 2027 at an 11% CAGR, it's clear that factories are not just assembling products anymore — they're assembling a more skilled workforce for the future.

Workforce Skills & Training Adoption

45% of secondary industry companies have increased their investment in employee upskilling over the past year
60% of manufacturing companies report a skills gap that affects their production efficiency
55% of companies in the secondary industry have formal upskilling programs in place
82% of secondary industry leaders say that upskilling initiatives positively impact overall productivity
38% of secondary industry workers have undergone reskilling in the last 12 months
65% of secondary industry companies plan to increase their budget for employee training and development
52% of secondary industry firms have adopted digital tools for reskilling employees
70% of secondary industry firms view upskilling as a key driver for sustainable growth
45% of secondary industry companies report difficulty in sourcing skilled workers
The median time required for reskilling manufacturing workers is approximately 4 months
50% of secondary industry companies are exploring AI-driven training programs
40% of secondary industry employees have participated in at least one formal training program in the past year
58% of secondary industry managers believe that digital reskilling will be critical for future success
66% of secondary industry businesses have found that upskilling initiatives reduce employee turnover
75% of secondary industry companies plan to implement virtual reality (VR) training modules within the next 2 years
63% of secondary industry workers prefer digital learning formats over traditional classroom training
55% of secondary industry companies report a rise in productivity after implementing upskilling programs
47% of secondary industry firms are investing in IoT-driven skills training in 2023
60% of secondary industry companies increased their focus on reskilling after the COVID-19 pandemic
72% of secondary industry organizations see an increase in innovation following upskilling initiatives
54% of companies in the secondary industry report that automation has expanded their need for reskilling
33% of secondary industry companies cite a lack of internal training resources as a barrier to upskilling
59% of secondary industry workers believe that reskilling enables career advancement
80% of secondary industry firms see upskilling as a strategic priority for the next 5 years
44% of secondary industry companies report increased employee engagement after reskilling programs
67% of secondary industry companies conduct skills assessments annually to identify reskilling needs
54% of secondary industry companies have partnered with educational institutions for reskilling initiatives
71% of manufacturing companies believe that remote learning has increased the effectiveness of upskilling programs
64% of secondary industry firms view continuous reskilling as necessary to meet industry regulatory requirements
77% of secondary industry managers agree that investing in employee skills is more cost-effective than hiring new talent
62% of secondary industry workers see reskilling as a way to adapt to new roles created by digital transformation
55% of secondary industry companies are investing in leadership development as part of their upskilling strategies
48% of secondary industry firms reported a decrease in training costs due to digital training solutions
58% of secondary industry companies plan to use virtual reality for immersive training experiences in the next 3 years
37% of secondary industry companies have faced challenges in reskilling older employees
74% of secondary industry firms consider upskilling essential to meet future industry standards

Workforce Skills & Training Adoption Interpretation

With nearly half of secondary industry firms ramping up investment in employee upskilling amid persistent skills gaps and a push toward digital and immersive training, it’s clear that adaptability isn’t just a strategic advantage but a necessity for sustainable growth in a rapidly transforming manufacturing landscape.