The global demographic landscape is rapidly shifting. The World Health Organization projects that by 2050, the number of people aged 60 and over will reach a staggering 2.1 billion. This rise in an ageing population presents a unique challenge to the global labour market, particularly in the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) sector, where seasoned professionals hold a wealth of expertise. The imminent retirement of a significant portion of this talent, often referred to as ‘baby boomers’, poses an immediate threat to the sector’s skills reservoir.
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