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Preparing for the Future of Work in Advanced Manufacturing
As part of the cross-industry Preparing for the Future of Work initiative, the Advanced Manufacturing Industry Taskforce is high-Level community of Chief Human Resource Officers, policy makers, experts, Technology Pioneers and Global Innovators convened to:
- Identify and monitor future skills needs in manufacturing
- Transform manufacturing to make it exciting for younger generations
- Deep dive on how specific technologies can augment and empower the manufacturing workforce
- Launch cross-company collaborations to upskill the manufacturing workforce
- Reskill and plan job transition pathways for workers at risk
Opportunities
- Collaborate with experts within and across industries to exchange best practices and identify innovative and scalable solutions
- Proactively manage the transition to the future of work, transforming the learning ecosystem in manufacturing
- Be part of a global reskilling and upskilling movement to ensure that gains and opportunities are shared fairly and benefit everyone
To learn more and engage in this project, please contact maria.basso@weforum.org
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