The future of work is taking shape under the looming specter of automation and the spreading application of artificial intelligence across industry sectors. This dynamic has leaders around the country contemplating the role of human labor in the face of unprecedented technological advancement. In preparing California for this future of work, the focus for leaders starts at reshaping California higher education pipeline to proactively develop the skills critical for 21st-century jobs. Hear viewpoints from both traditional and state of the art California companies, as well as from state and educational leaders as to the future of work and higher education in the Golden State.

Moderator

Jane Oates President, WorkingNation; Former Assistant Secretary of Employment and Training Administration, U.S. Department of Labor Speakers

Jay Banfield Chief Innovation Officer and Managing Director of California, Year Up

Rob Bonta Assistant Majority Floor Leader, 18th District, California

Ellen Junn President, CSU Stanislaus Phil Mathews Principal Director of Talent Acquisition, The Aerospace Corporation

Eloy Ortiz Oakley Chancellor, California Community Colleges

Ardine Williams Vice President, HR World Operations, Amazon