Future of Work and Workers

Overview

What you will study

In this Future of Work and Workers course offered by St. Francis Xavier University (StFX) , you will: 

• Build a clear synthesis of the impact of urbanization, changing demographics, climate change, and other factors on the landscape of work globally.

• Learn about the current trends and innovations in new and emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, virtual reality, advanced robotics, 3D printing, Block Chain, and the Internet of Things.

• Develop a clear conceptual framework of the implications of these technologies as well as other forces on current and future jobs.

• Learn about strategies and examples such as investments in building human capital, including skills development and life-long learning, labour market regulation, and social protection.

• Connect and network with like-minded individuals from various organizations around the world who are interested in the future of work and workers.

• Get advice and tips from leading experts in the field on how to develop the critical skills and pivoting capability to advance your own professional and personal development.

• By attending this course your organization will be able to:

• Develop a sound understanding of the way the world of work is changing, both in terms of opportunities as well as emerging challenges from the rural and urban perspective.

• Learn about different perspectives of the government, private sector, academia, and the community on future of work and the role each could play going forward.

• Develop strategies for a community–centered response to the challenges including social inclusion of women, youth, indigenous people, and other vulnerable workers through investments in skill–building while enhancing social protection programs that are responsive and bring more security, stability and inclusion in the 21st century work environment.