The future of work: the continuous impact of technology Continued… “We assist industry “The 2019 International Centre for Lisa’s co-authored book called The Talent Benjamin Pring is the Co-founder of the to look at the Career Development and Public Policy Revolution discusses concepts such Center for the Future of Work, New Jersey. future of work, symposium in Norway, of which I was a as eliminating ageism, optimizing the “Our clients tend to be banks, airlines, and what it means member, involved about 34 countries. workforce, and unlocking untapped talent. government departments around the to be a leader They talked about key areas they are world. We help them take a look at the and have models struggling with. Public policy people in “There is a new stage of life that we have future of work to help plan technology that help with the career development communities named legacy careers. As you grow older, advancements and ward off disruptive revolutionary work to solve complex problems. Scotland, you won’t necessarily stay in your existing threats. change, as Norway, Singapore, and South Africa have career, but may make other choices to we focus on reported interesting successes.” accommodate this stage in life. “In the future, we must be prepared to lifelong career add artificial intelligence into our work. development,” Lisa Taylor, Author and Lisa proposed that together we can “As the population continues to age, the Now that computers are able to do a wide says Lisa Taylor. President/Founder of increase capacity in creative ways. “As we number of people who want to continue variety of tasks that a few years ago could Challenge Factory and move forward on our career journey, we to be in the workplace is increasing. only be done by humans, we have to “Around the the Centre for Career need the critical skill of knowing how These people can be seen either as move along with the shift.” world, PHD and Innovation, . to navigate and transition with purpose surplus or as an asset.” Masters programs, over and over again across our career. This Underpinning this discussion is the need researchers, and thinkers are constantly skill set is not taught well, and it is not “Employers are now struggling with for career preparation starting in the early updating how people navigate work engrained in the Canadian mind frame. succession planning and leadership years, with not only digital skills building and learning. However, North America is Other countries are doing this better, and development, and are putting more but considering how to navigate and plan unique in the developed world, as we do we can do it better as well. emphasis on recruitment and branding to our careers over our life-span. It involves not recognize career development as a bring people in. planning, dismissing myths, collaboration, “Right now we are creating graduates who identifying best practices, having concrete profession responsible for lifelong career “From the research for our book and our guidance. In , career practitioners don’t know which way to go. We need data of the impact, and action. to offer skill sets that will help graduates work over the last five years, we found that are not as recognized and we have few by 2030 more 70 and 80 year-olds will be It is like a ship being maneuvered post-graduate level academic programs. transition into the workplace and navigate their career throughout their lives.” working than ever before. through all kinds of conditions of the sea. It takes navigational maps, all hands “The field of career development “Smart CEOs will shift their thinking about on deck, strength, determination, hope is a hidden gem which can She said that the trend of people working succession planning, and they will need longer can be a competitive edge for and perseverance, and having the right provide the tools and research to consider how to value and profit from instruments for success as it approaches employers to capitalize on. “Organizations employee at all stages of their career life. that industry, educational that engage employees across all life what is on each horizon. systems, and government are stages will outperform their competitors.” looking for,” says Lisa. PEI trades and technology represented on world stage by Stacy Dunn

For the first time in the history of Justin was the flag Skills Canada PEI two competitors were bearer at the opening part of Team Canada and competed ceremonies in Russia. at the 45th WorldSkills International His specialty is 3D competition in Kazan, Russia in August. Digital Game Art, a new competition for Justin Buchanan, a graduate of Holland Skills Canada PEI. College’s Video Game Art and Animation program, and Robbie McMahon, a Chris Sharpley, Learning graduate of the college’s Industrial Manager of Holland Electrical Technology program, joined College’s Video Game Art more than 1,300 competitors from and Animation program, around the globe. is a Canadian WorldSkills Expert in this field. “I work mostly on control panels for automation in factories,” says Robbie, “I saw 3D Digital who is a third-year Electrical Apprentice Game Art at the last at Olympia Electric Ltd. in . competition in Abu Dhabi “In competition, I did both manual in 2017 and helped Skills wiring and software programming from Canada The PEI contingent of Team Canada: (from left) trainer Tiffany Baxter, chief expert Sue LeFort and expert Chris beginning to end on one project.” create this competition Sharpley, competitors Justin Buchanan and Robbie McMahon, executive director, Skills Canada PEI Tawna Macleod, on the national and and trainer William Callbeck, Olympia Electric Ltd. Robbie has participated in four provincial provincial levels. I saw the and two national competitions. “Competing need for Canada to showcase its talent in “Everyone, including the competitors, “These students and apprentices have is fun and looks good on a resumé. 3D internationally.” trainers and experts, learn from each worked countless hours preparing for At WorldSkills, I learned what the other, and learn new trends, digitalization competition,” said Tawna MacLeod, international standards are in industrial Sue LeFort is the Canadian WorldSkills and training that get results. Executive Director of Skills Canada PEI. electrical programming.” Chief Expert in CNC Turning. “I am amazed at the technical level of our “The value that comes back from this “It’s a great testament to our volunteers, Justin’s interest in art and animation youth. From a skills perspective, I learn competition to PEI will be huge for our education system, and the support started when GameForce PEI, an after- so much from the competitors when I education, industry and the competitors’ from local industry. The competition was school program teaching video game am in the judging and leadership role. career paths,” says Sue. very stiff, and the entire team has done design, visited his junior high school. the Island proud.” “I competed in provincials for all three years of high school and went to two nationals. I like that I am testing my skills For information about Skills Canada PEI, visit www.skillscanada.pe.ca. and staying current.” For information on programs at Holland College, visit www.hollandcollege.com/programs

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