Longer Life and Smarter Tech: Educating A Workforce For An Unknown Future

This podcast episode explores the concept of the "100-year work life" and the need for a shift in thinking about career development and job changes. It discusses the importance of combining soft human skills with technical capacity in the face of AI's increasing presence in the workplace. The challenges of balancing technical expertise and translation are also discussed, along with the impact of the pandemic on higher education. The episode highlights the challenges and opportunities of MOOCs in higher education and the need for collaboration between organizations and higher education institutions. It emphasizes the transformative role of AI-powered platforms in talent development and internal mobility. The lack of an effective learning ecosystem, the potential of a stronger data infrastructure, and the importance of targeted education for workers at different stages of their careers are also explored. The episode concludes by discussing the challenges and opportunities in the future of work, particularly in terms of education and assessment, and the need to upskill the workforce in the age of AI.