18 March 2026

The Jobs Frontier 2026

Our new report, Jobs Frontier 2026, warns uncertainty is reshaping skills, work and investment

The Jobs Frontier 2026 from Ufi Ventures and Tyton Partners finds that growing global uncertainty is reshaping the VocTech and future of work sectors, as advances in artificial intelligence continue to dominate headlines and conversations.

This latest edition of the annual report explores how geopolitical instability, weak economic growth and declining trust in institutions are intersecting with rapid technological change. While AI tools are becoming more capable, their impact on jobs, productivity and learning quality remains uncertain, with regulators, consumer groups and markets increasingly alert to emerging risks.

Against this backdrop, the report identifies a set of key issues facing the sector:

Skills gaps remain stubbornly persistent
Work isn’t working for poorer people in the UK
The UK faces a major challenge with youth inactivity and unemployment
Entry-level and graduate jobs are under increasing pressure
Universities remain in crisis
Immigration and its relationship with labour markets remain challenging

Amidst this uncertainty, there is continued demand for solutions that improve skills visibility, support reskilling and help people progress into better quality work. The report concludes with a call for a more intentional and transparent approach to innovation and investment as the sector navigates an increasingly uncertain future.

Helen Gironi, Director at Ufi Ventures, commented:

“In a period of deep uncertainty, this report reinforces why patient, impact-driven capital matters. The choices we make now will shape how people access skills, progress at work and adapt to change.”

Nick Kind, Senior Advisor at Tyton Partners, added:

“AI is moving fast, but the fundamentals of work, skills and labour markets remain unresolved. This report highlights both the risks and the real opportunities for the sector.”