Some work will, of course, be specialized. But in a labor market that is more automated, digital, and dynamic, all citizens will benefit from having a set of foundational skills that help them fulfill the following three criteria, no matter the sector in which they work or their occupation:

1. Add value beyond what can be done by automated systems and intelligent machines
2. Operate in a digital environment
3. Continually adapt to new ways of working and new occupations