ACS submission to the Select Committee on the Future of Work and Workers

The Australian Computer Society (ACS) submission to the Senate Select Committee on the Future of Work and Workers (Number 148) has been published*. ACS recommends evaluation of existing traineeships funding programs, a focus on ‘soft’ and transferable skills, and for government to lead the way on employment retraining.

The ACS identified six key trends:

1. "The exponential growth in device connectivity, automation and artificial intelligence technologies ...
2. A rising bar on the minimum skills needed to enter the workforce ...
3. A ‘virtualised,’ on-demand workforce ...
4. The era of the entrepreneur ...
5. The growth in the need for ‘soft’ skills ... 
6. Divergent demographics ..."

From (ACS) submission to the Senate Select Committee on the Future of Work and Workers, Number 148, 2018.

ACS Recommended:

1. "Regular evaluation of State and Federal Existing Worker Traineeship funding programs ...
2. A recognition of and focus on ‘soft’ and transferrable skills in funded skill training ...
3. As the largest employer in the Australian economy, the government has an obligation to lead the way on employment retraining programs ..."

From (ACS) submission to the Senate Select Committee on the Future of Work and Workers, Number 148, 2018.

* I had some input to the ACS submission, as a member of the ACS Professional Education Governance Committee (and also made an individual submission).