On-Demand: Future of Work: Futureproofing

Photo: A working robot pulls a cart while walking in a facility

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Watch On-Demand Part two of this three-part series that explores the monumental changes in the workplace continues with a look at robotics and AI.

Frontline and service workers have borne the health consequences of the pandemic, increasing racial and economic disparities. Certain robotic and AI applications are accelerating as the value of human workers is further questioned. Determining the likely areas of job growth and training needs is difficult. Post-secondary education has become more virtual and its costs, more controversial.

Watch the full episode through 10/6/21

Future of Work is a three-part broadcast series exploring monumental changes in the workplace and the long-term impact on workers, employers, educators, and communities. It airs Wednesdays, September 1-15 at 10 p.m. on WXXI-TV. Learn more about the series.

Produced by GBH for American Graduate: Getting To Work