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business2 days ago•14 min saved

Demographic headwinds—not robots—will reshape US jobs, says Indeed economist

Indeed’s chief economist Svenja Gudell argues that the US will face a shrinking labor force due to aging Baby Boomers, creating shortages in sectors like healthcare and skilled trades even as AI adoption accelerates. The key challenge is moving workers into in-demand roles through retraining, apprenticeships, and broader talent pipelines, since many shortages arise from demographics rather than automation alone, and mismatches between where jobs exist and where workers can transition will slow growth without proactive workforce planning.

via Yahoo Finance|

#aging-workforce #ai-impact #business

technology1 month ago•2 min saved

Meta launches free five-week training to build its data-center workforce

Meta is launching America's workforce academy, a $115 million program offering free five-week training for veterans and career changers to enter data-center skilled trades, with graduates receiving industry credentials and guaranteed jobs in roles such as electrical, mechanical systems, and plumbing as data-center expansion drives AI infrastructure.

via CBS News|

#data-centers #job-guarantee #meta-platforms

technology5 months ago•1 min saved

NSF launches $100M initiative to build nationwide quantum and nanotech research hubs

The U.S. National Science Foundation unveiled up to $100 million to create a network of up to 16 open‑access quantum and nanoscale research facilities across five years, enabling students, researchers, and small businesses to access advanced fabrication and characterization tools and expertise as a shared national resource to accelerate leadership in quantum information science, nanotech, semiconductors, biotech, and advanced manufacturing.

via National Science Foundation (.gov)|

#nanotechnology #open-access-facilities #quantum-information-science

technology2 years ago•4 min saved

"Tech Consortium Addresses AI's Impact on Jobs and Economy"

Big Tech companies including Cisco, Google, Microsoft, IBM, Intel, SAP, and Accenture have formed the AI-Enabled ICT Workforce Consortium (ITC) to address concerns about AI leading to job losses. The consortium aims to evaluate the impact of AI on 56 ICT job roles and provide training recommendations, with a focus on re-skilling and upskilling within the information and communication technology industry. However, skepticism remains about the effectiveness of vague promises and reports, as the demand for AI roles is reportedly decreasing. The ITC intends to publish its findings in a report this summer and will determine its future scope in mid-2024.

via TechCrunch|

#ai #big-tech #consortium

technology2 years ago•8 min saved

"AI Education: From Boot Camps to Free Courses, Amazon and Microsoft Lead the Way"

As the demand for AI skills continues to rise, professionals across various industries are seeking reeducation and training programs to stay relevant in the rapidly changing job market. Companies like Salesforce are retraining their employees to become AI experts, while universities like MIT and Stanford are offering executive education courses on generative AI. Online platforms such as Maven, Udacity, and Udemy are also providing AI training programs. The impact of generative AI is leading to the creation of new corporate roles, such as chief AI officers and AI ethicists. However, concerns about a digital divide in the workforce and the need for inclusivity in AI roles are also being addressed through initiatives like Microsoft and LinkedIn's generative AI skills program.

via CNBC|

#ai-reeducation #ai-skills #corporate-roles

technology3 years ago•4 min saved

Tech layoffs in Silicon Valley lead to job market shifts.

Despite mass layoffs in Silicon Valley, there were 316,000 job openings in tech as of March 2023, according to CompTIA. Tech jobs remain plentiful in the US, providing stable and potentially lucrative careers even for those without college degrees. Workforce training programs like Per Scholas have proven to be highly effective at placing graduates in IT support, cybersecurity, app development, and Java development, among other roles, with more than 80% of graduates finding full-time work within a year.

via NPR|

#it-support #per-scholas #silicon-valley

politics3 years ago•4 min saved

Iowa Senate approves longer work hours for teenage workers.

The Iowa Senate passed a bill that would allow children to work longer hours, including in jobs that are currently prohibited, such as serving alcohol. The bill's Republican supporters said it will modernize Iowa's laws and teach children valuable skills through workforce training programs. Democrats argued the bill will increase the risk of workplace accidents by exposing inexperienced kids to more dangerous work environments. The proposal has drawn condemnation from labor unions, which have held protests around the state in an effort to stop it.

via Des Moines Register|

#child-labor-laws #democrats #iowa

politics3 years ago•3 min saved

Jill Biden's Multi-State Tour to Boost America's Future.

First Lady Jill Biden will embark on a two-day, four-state tour next week as part of the administration's "Investing in America" tour, promoting career-connected learning and workforce training programs for high school and community college students. She will visit Colorado, Michigan, Maine, and Vermont, where she will be joined by Education Secretary Miguel Cardona and state officials. The tour is seen as a preview of how she could be deployed in a possible reelection bid. The White House is looking to tout President Joe Biden's legislative accomplishments ahead of a likely reelection campaign.

via CNN|

#community-college #education #investing-in-america