关键词: 数字经济, 低技能劳动力, 职业转换, 创业, 技能培训

Abstract: The digital economy has a profound impact on employment. It provides more opportunities to low-skilled workers. Based on China Family Panel Studies (CFPS) data, this paper empirically analyzes the impact of digital economy on the career transition of low-skilled workers by employing a binary Logit model. The findings indicate that digital economy significantly increases the odds ratio of their career transition of low-skilled workers. Notably, low-skilled workers who are from agricultural households or located in the eastern and central regions experience a substantial boost in the career transition. The study identifies two key mechanisms driving this impact: employment effects and income effects. Moreover, low-skilled workers with higher level of capability or training experiences are more likely to transition to new careers due to the digital economy. Digital economy enhances the occupational reputation of low-skilled workers, and promotes their advancement into high and medium-low prestige occupations. Strengthening employment services, providing entrepreneurship policies, and offering skill trainings are recommended.

Keywords: Digital Economy, Low-skilled Workers, Career Transition, Entrepreneurship, Training