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Accelerating Gender Parity in the Fourth Industrial Revolution

Accelerating Gender Parity in the Fourth Industrial Revolution | Vocational education and training - VET | Scoop.it
This paper explores the challenges and opportunities for enhancing gender parity in sectors likely to exhibit high growth in the context of the Fourth Industrial Revolution, and identifies key acceleration strategies by sector.
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Who will win – robot, man or woman?

Who will win – robot, man or woman? | Vocational education and training - VET | Scoop.it
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Speculation is rife on the automation of labour markets. Some predict that robots will displace both low and high skilled labour, leading to massive societal and economic repercussions. Others think that myriad new opportunities in the brave new world will open endless possibilities for self-realization and entrepreneurship. Experts agree only on the massive scale of the change afoot and the need for adaptation by businesses, public policy and individuals.

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The Next Industrial Revolution Is Coming and It Could Destroy Millions of Jobs

The Next Industrial Revolution Is Coming and It Could Destroy Millions of Jobs | Vocational education and training - VET | Scoop.it
In the next few years, self-driving cars, health-care robots, machine learning, and other technology will complement many workers in the office. Counting both humans and machines, the world’s labor force will be able to do more work than ever before. But this abundance of workers—both those made of cells and those made of bits—could create a glut of labor. The machines may render many humans as redundant as so many vintage washing machines.
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