The Consortium is focused on addressing the impact of AI on the technology workforce, providing actionable insights and identifying opportunities for reskilling and upskilling. Leading technology companies like Accenture, Eightfold, Google, IBM, Indeed, Intel, Microsoft, and SAP are part of this initiative.
The Consortium is currently evaluating how AI is changing the jobs and skills required for success, with a focus on upskilling and reskilling roles.
Advisors to the Consortium include organizations like the American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations, CHAIN5, Communications Workers of America, DIGITALEUROPE, the European Vocational Training Association, Khan Academy, and SMEUnited.
Addressing the Impact of Enterprise AI
Businesses are increasingly seeking workforces with high-level technology skills to drive AI progress. The Consortium’s first phase of work will result in a report with insights for business leaders and workers, offering recommendations for reskilling and upskilling workers for AI-enabled environments.
The Consortium aims to address the critical need for a highly skilled workforce in AI by recommending inclusive training programs that benefit multiple stakeholders and scale up skilling efforts.
US Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo emphasizes the importance of the Consortium’s work in meeting the workforce needs created by AI’s rapid development and highlights the link between economic and national security.
Recent collaboration between the US and UK on AI safety measures sets a precedent for responsible AI investment, emphasizing the global recognition of AI’s significance.
