FDM partners with UiPath to address skills gap

Half of workers say their company has not offered any training or guidelines on how to use GenAI, according to UiPath’s 2024 Global Worker Survey. Among those that have implemented GenAI, 42% have saved, on average, 10 or more hours every week.

Through this partnership FDM will utilise UiPath’s Digital Credentials Programme and directory to support their customers and partners across the global UiPath ecosystem, who are looking for talent with proven aptitude towards automation and AI.

With an annual investment of £25 million into net new talent creation, FDM launches over 1500 careers globally each year. Their Skills Lab and Practices based model is known in the market for helping customers build internal capabilities in growing technologies.

As a part of this partnership, SMEs from FDM’s Software Engineering, Data & Analytics and Change & Transformation Practices, together with their Skills Lab coaches accredited by UiPath, aim to deliver specialised upskilling for their apprentices, graduates, ex-forces and returners to work consultants through experiential learning programmes.

While this will improve individuals' career prospects, it will provide UiPath customers access to talent that represents society and helps them to stay ahead of the growing skills gap.

The programme will see UiPath collaborating with FDM to connect customers, supporting them to build talent for the future or power project deliveries in a sustainable way.

Andy Brown, Group CCO of FDM Group, commented: “AI and automation offer organisations an opportunity to boost productivity and efficiency at a rate we haven’t seen before and this is something that needs to be harnessed. To maximise the benefits of these technologies, organisations must prioritise upskilling and reskilling for staff.

We are excited to be working with UiPath to bridge the ever-growing digital skills gap, creating a tech-proficient workforce, empowering staff to shape development and implement solutions for our clients and partners.

 John Kelleher, AVP UK & Ireland at UiPath, commented: “FDM’s Skills Lab Programme combined with UiPath’s Digital Credentials Programme allows us to extend our impact by equipping individuals with the skills needed to navigate and thrive in the evolving tech landscape. Together, we aim to connect businesses with skilled talent to help them achieve greater efficiency and growth through innovative automation solutions.”