In this episode of Trending in Education, Mike Palmer and Josh Wright, Executive Vice President of Growth, Education and Government for Lightcast, discuss the future of work and the demographic shifts affecting the workforce. The conversation centers around Lightcast’s report “The Rising Storm: Building a Future Ready Workforce to Withstand the Looming Labor Shortage,” which highlights the challenges posed by accelerated baby boomer retirements, declining birth rates, and decreasing labor force participation.
The discussion delves into the potential impacts of these trends on different industries and regions, as well as possible solutions like automation, immigration, and improved career guidance. It emphasizes the critical role of community colleges and local workforce development initiatives in tackling these workforce challenges.
Key takeaways from the conversation include the significant workforce shortage facing the US due to demographic changes, the importance of data-driven approaches to workforce development, and the increasing need for skills-based hiring and adaptable training programs to meet the evolving job market demands.
To learn more, subscribe to Trending in Education for insightful conversations like this one. Don’t miss out on the latest episodes!
Episode References:
Lightcast. (2024). The Rising Storm: Building a Future Ready Workforce to Withstand the Looming Labor Shortage. Available at: https://lightcast.io/resources/research/the-rising-storm
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In this episode of Trending in Education, Mike Palmer and Josh Wright, Executive Vice President of Growth, Education and Government for Lightcast, discuss the future of work and the demographic shifts affecting the workforce. The conversation centers around Lightcast’s report “The Rising Storm: Building a Future Ready Workforce to Withstand the Looming Labor Shortage,” which highlights the challenges posed by accelerated baby boomer retirements, declining birth rates, and decreasing labor force participation.
The discussion delves into the potential impacts of these trends on different industries and regions, as well as possible solutions like automation, immigration, and improved career guidance. It emphasizes the critical role of community colleges and local workforce development initiatives in tackling these workforce challenges.
Key takeaways from the conversation include the significant workforce shortage facing the US due to demographic changes, the importance of data-driven approaches to workforce development, and the increasing need for skills-based hiring and adaptable training programs to meet the evolving job market demands.
To learn more, subscribe to Trending in Education for insightful conversations like this one. Don’t miss out on the latest episodes!
Episode References:
Lightcast. (2024). The Rising Storm: Building a Future Ready Workforce to Withstand the Looming Labor Shortage. Available at: https://lightcast.io/resources/research/the-rising-storm