Re-skilling the U.S. Labor Force

The video discusses the launch of a new reskilling platform aimed at addressing the need for radical reskilling due to the pandemic. It highlights the shift from jobs of the past to jobs of the future, emphasizing the importance of reskilling 40 million unemployed people in the US. The platform is a consortium of partners working to evaluate skills, identify pathways, and provide online content and handholding. The discussion also covers sourcing workers, partnerships with states, and the focus on local hiring and training, including the establishment of a corporate training university in Indianapolis.

What is one potential positive outcome of the pandemic mentioned in the introduction?

• Reskilling opportunities

• Increased unemployment rates

• Reduced inclusivity

• Decreased technological advancements

According to the World Economic Forum, how many jobs of the future are expected to be created?

• 130 million

• 77 million

• 13,000

• 40 million

What is the primary goal of the consortium mentioned in the third section?

• To focus solely on local hiring

• To reduce technological advancements

• To reskill individuals for future jobs

• To increase unemployment

Which company is leading the consortium for reskilling efforts?

• Google

• Amazon

• Microsoft

• Infosys

What strategy is being used to address the challenges posed by immigration policies?

• Hiring more international workers

• Reducing the number of jobs

• Focusing on local talent

• Increasing dependency on visas

How many jobs has the consortium added in the US since 2017?

• 40 million

• 13,000

• 77 million

• 130 million

Where is the largest corporate training university being constructed?

• Chicago

• Indianapolis

• San Francisco

• New York