Goal nineteen
Prepare the next gen for future work.
About
Goal nineteen's mission statement is to prepare the next generation for the future work.
Issues
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Jobs of the future are likely to be less labor-intensive
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More positions currently remain vacant for STEM-related roles
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Critical thinking will be core soft skill requirements
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Adaptability and the agility to acquire new skills will be vital in order to succeed
Causes
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Technological changes
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The rise in AI and robotics has phased out the demand for labor in many fields
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Failure to predict and foresee the type of roles that will arise.
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Evolving expectations in the quality and standard of job applicants
Impacts
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More jobs will sit higher up the value chain
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AI and robots will be expected to provide services and manufacture in the future
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Job markets become more dynamic
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A need for more workers to frequently update their skills
Solutions
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Adjust elementary education
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Infuse STEM education
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Teach students ethics, creativity, adaptability and interpersonal skills
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Encourage corporations and educational institutions to partner on a continuing education initiative
