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Shaping the Workforce of the Future in California (Invite only)

Wednesday, May 01, 2019
Shaping the Workforce of the Future in California (Invite only)
2019 Milken Institute Global Conference
2019 Milken Institute Global Conference

Shaping the Workforce of the Future in California (Invite only)

Wednesday, May 01, 2019
8:45 AM - 9:45 AM
Maple

As in many other places, the future of work in California is taking shape under the looming specter of automation and the spreading application of artificial intelligence. This has leaders around the country contemplating what role human labor will play, given unparalleled advancements in technology. Beyond this job-displacement anxiety, it is crucial to establish better partnerships between industry leaders and academics focused on programs that provide necessary skills to the state's incumbent and prospective workforce. During this session, hear best practices among established members of academia and employer upskilling initiatives from around the country, and learn how leaders can best prepare the state for the future of work.