What’s up, second-gen squad? The Business Barometer 2025 just dropped a hot scoop: 62% of UK businesses are scrambling for skills, and Ireland’s tech and green scenes are feeling the squeeze, too. AI startups and wind farms need talent, but only 19% of companies have a plan to train underrepresented groups.
The Report’s Big Take: Skills Are Scarce
The Open University’s Business Barometer 2025 says 62% of UK businesses can’t find the skills they need, and 64% are unsure about AI or green tech. Ireland’s in the same boat – its booming AI sector and Net Zero 2050 goals need workers, but innovation’s lagging without them, per Enterprise Ireland. Only 19% of companies have a skills plan, and ethnic minorities and youth often face barriers like bias or limited access. Second-gen Gen Z, you’re the coders, creators, and eco-champs ready to fill this void. Let’s make it happen!
Is the Report on Point?
The report’s legit, backed by a survey of 1,300+ UK employers from The Open University and British Chambers of Commerce. Its 62% shortage and 64% AI/green tech gaps align with Enterprise Ireland’s 2025 talent report, which flags innovation struggles in Ireland. The 19% skills plan stat feels low but holds up, though the UK focus means Ireland’s gaps might differ slightly. It’s a solid wake-up call, and your Gen Flow can turn it into Ireland’s win.
Ireland’s Fair Heart Sets the Stage
Ireland’s got a legacy of standing tall. You’re mindful, choosing purpose over hype. Your migration roots – stories of hustle and overcoming bias – makes you perfect to bridge skills gaps with fairness. The Business Barometer advocates for greater diversity, yet many companies still fall short. Ireland’s Heart provides you with a platform to call for higher standards
Second-Gen Gen Z: Lead the Skills Charge
You’re Gen Flow, vibing with AI tools (5% use chatbots for news, per Coimisiún na Meán) and green goals. The report’s 62% skills gap is your opening – jump in with free coding courses or green apprenticeships (Ireland’s aiming for 10,000 by 2027, per gov.ie). Share TikTok tutorials on AI basics. Your dual identity – heritage plus Irish pride – lets you challenge barriers, like when news overlooks migrant talent, per Irish Examiner. Ireland’s fairness, from health pushes to social justice, backs your mission to make tech inclusive and thriving.
Don’t wait for companies to catch up. Use Gen Flow to spark change – you’re Ireland’s tech trailblazers, ready to lead.
Your Voice, Your Power
Second-gen fam, you’re Ireland’s tech future. Drop a 300–500-word piece at equalityworx.com/submit about breaking into tech or pushing fair skills training. Post a TikTok or X clip with #EqualityWorxVibe and tag @EqualityWorx—we’ll amplify it. You’re Gen Flow, turning Ireland’s heart into action, beyond the skills crunch. Let’s make waves! ✊ #EqualityWorxVibe
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