CREATIVE KIDS TOP Learning of Tomorrow [Tomorrow] “Developing Digital Talent and the Next Steps”

Learning of Tomorrow

2022.02.01
[Tomorrow] “Developing Digital Talent and the Next Steps”

The online symposium will feature a presentation by Koji Machida of Deloitte Tohmatsu Consulting (hereinafter “DTC”) on the theme of “Developing Digital Talent.”

Developing talent for the digital age has become a critical national issue. The Learning of Tomorrow Association believes that society demands a platform capable of increasing the absolute number of digital professionals, identifying the needs of local businesses, and supplying the appropriate talent. Accordingly, we have established the “Meta University Working Group” to conduct concrete studies toward building such a platform.First, we discussed the definition of digital talent and the roles and skills required for each digital profession in promoting digital transformation (DX), and we compiled and submitted an interim report to the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI). In December, METI launched the “Digital Skills Standards Study Group” to begin investigating and deliberating on the digital skills standards that business professionals should possess.I am participating in these discussions as the chairperson. Mr. Machida of DTC, who serves as the secretariat for these discussions and has leveraged the expertise cultivated over the Deloitte Tohmatsu Group’s 50-year history to develop globally competitive professionals, will speak on the topic “Digital Talent Development and the Next Step.” We hope you will join us.

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  • Digital Picture Book Author

    Professor, Keio University; Ph.D. (Policy and Media)
    Director, B Lab
    Chairperson, Learning of Tomorrow (General Incorporated Association)
    Chairperson, CANVAS

    After graduating from the Faculty of Engineering at the University of Tokyo, he served as a visiting researcher at the MIT Media Lab before founding the NPO CANVAS and the Learning of Tomorrow Association, a General Incorporated Association, and assuming the role of representative. He serves as an outside director for Matsuya Co., Ltd., Fuji Media Holdings, Inc., and Digital Garage, Inc.
    He has served on various government committees, including the Information and Communications Council of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications, as well as the NHK Central Broadcasting Program Council. He also serves as a director of the Digital Signage Consortium, among other roles. He holds a Ph.D. in Policy and Media.
    His publications include *Turning On Children’s Creativity!*, *What Are Smart Kids Doing on Their Smartphones?*, *The Forefront of Online Education in Japan: Considering Learning in the Post-COVID Era*,“What Is Programming Education? 45 Questions Parents Want to Know,” and “Declaration on Digital Education.” He has also provided supervision for numerous works, including “Ah, I See! Programming Education for Parents and Children Through Manga.”