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technology1 year ago

"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

"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
technology2 years ago

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
politics2 years ago

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
politics2 years ago

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