Published on: April 2026
A STUDY ON SKILL GAP ANALYSIS AND ITS IMPACT ON WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT: A PREDICTIVE AND STRUCTURAL FRAMEWORK
Mansi Suhas Shinde Pranjali Prataprao Deshmukh
Prof. Asif Naikawadi
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Skill gap analysis is a critical mechanism for aligning educational outcomes with the dynamic demands of the modern industrial landscape. As technological paradigms shift towards highly specialized domains such as artificial intelligence, astroinformatics, and advanced cyberinfrastructure, traditional training methodologies increasingly fall short. This paper presents a structured examination of how identifying and addressing these skill gaps directly impacts workforce development across multiple disciplines. By synthesizing current literature on multidisciplinary training, anticipatory governance, and domain-specific education, we propose a comprehensive conceptual framework for continuous skill gap analysis. Ultimately, this study underscores the necessity of proactive, inclusive workforce strategies to cultivate a proficient and adaptable global talent pool.
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Shinde, M. S. & Deshmukh, P. P. (2026). A Study on Skill Gap Analysis and its Impact on Workforce Development: A Predictive and Structural Framework. International Journal of Creative and Open Research in Engineering and Management, <i>02</i>(04). https://doi.org/10.55041/ijcope.v2i4.1051
Shinde, Mansi, and Pranjali Deshmukh. "A Study on Skill Gap Analysis and its Impact on Workforce Development: A Predictive and Structural Framework." International Journal of Creative and Open Research in Engineering and Management, vol. 02, no. 04, 2026, pp. . doi:https://doi.org/10.55041/ijcope.v2i4.1051.
Shinde, Mansi, and Pranjali Deshmukh. "A Study on Skill Gap Analysis and its Impact on Workforce Development: A Predictive and Structural Framework." International Journal of Creative and Open Research in Engineering and Management 02, no. 04 (2026). https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.55041/ijcope.v2i4.1051.
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