Skills
Coverage of Skills in the Nexus archive.
- Skills are shaping up to be Burnham’s next crusade
Burnham is focusing on skills development and public transport to shape young people's futures and make government relevant to voters. The article highlights his efforts to connect government initiatives with voter priorities.
- England’s mayors should be given sweeping new powers, says devolution expert
A paper by JP Spencer of the Burnham-aligned thinktank ThinkLabour recommends granting mayors in England expanded authority over public services such as social care, childcare, and skills. The proposal outlines how mayors could assume control over service provision as part of devolution plans linked to Andy Burnham's potential future role as prime minister.
- Africa: Africa's AI Future Lies in Skills, Not Aid, Says Tomorrow Foundation's Maggie Gu
Africa's future in artificial intelligence depends on investments in skills, education, and digital infrastructure rather than financial aid, according to Maggie Gu of Tomorrow Foundation.
- 20 skills that take less than an hour to learn and pay off for decades
The article highlights 20 skills that can be learned in under an hour and provide long-term benefits, contrasting with most valuable skills that require years of development.
- A Databricks exec has 3 tips for new grads — and showing up to work IRL is one of them
Andy Kofoid, a Databricks executive, advises new graduates to prioritize skill-building over blindly following passion, recommends working in an office 4-5 days a week, and emphasizes building a strong foundation early in their careers to navigate future changes. He cautions against relying solely on passion without foundational expertise.
- Claude Code as a Daily Driver: Claude.md, Skills, Subagents, Plugins, and MCPs
The article discusses using Claude Code as a daily productivity tool, highlighting features like Claude.md, Skills, Subagents, Plugins, and MCPs to enhance coding and task automation. It explores practical applications and integrations for developers.
- The Spanish village offering free houses and a secure job - but you'll need to bring some skills
A Spanish village is offering free houses and secure jobs to attract residents, but applicants must demonstrate specific skills. The initiative aims to revitalize the community by incentivizing skilled individuals to relocate.
- Google introduces "Skills" in Chrome to make Gemini prompts instantly reusable
Google has introduced 'Skills' in Chrome to enable reusable Gemini prompts, streamlining task repetition for users. The feature integrates AI capabilities into Chrome, enhancing user experience by allowing quick access to saved prompts across devices.
- Chrome now lets you turn AI prompts into repeatable ‘Skills’
Google is introducing a new Chrome feature called 'Skills' that lets users save and reuse AI prompts across webpages. This functionality allows Chrome users to instantly run saved Gemini commands with a single click, improving efficiency for repetitive tasks like recipe modifications.
- I Still Prefer MCP over Skills
The article discusses a preference for MCP (Microsoft Certified Professional) credentials over general skills, with a link to David.coffee and Hacker News comments. The post received 6 points and 3 comments.