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 are some potential silver linings of the pandemic mentioned in the text?

How many jobs are projected to be created in the future according to the World Economic Forum report?

What is the main goal of the consortium mentioned in the text?

What strategies are being employed to source new workers?

How does the text describe the shift from degrees to skills in the job market?

What changes in hiring practices have been observed due to the pandemic?

What is the significance of the corporate training university being set up in Indianapolis?