Antigonish, Nova Scotia, Canada

Future of Work and Workers

(Coady-FWW)

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The unprecedented convergence of the forces of globalization, urbanization, changing demographics, and climate change are fundamentally changing the way we live and work. While artificial intelligence and advanced robotics have improved productivity and increased convenience, there are concerns about jobs losses due to automation. Against this complex backdrop, there are real concerns among workers, organizations, and governments about the future of work and the very nature of work itself.

The purpose of this course is to help participants better understand the magnitude and intensity of the current changes shaping the world of work and provide a peek into what is to come. Starting with the history and evolution of ‘work’ and touching on topics such as the Industrial Revolutions and the Labour Movement to provide some historical context, this ambitious course will then help participants better understand the key technologies that are shaping the future of work – including Artificial Intelligence, Advanced Robotics, AR/VR, Blockchain, 3D Printing and Internet of Things. While taking a global view on the issue, the course will also delve into real-life case studies that are rooted in local contexts.

The course will provide opportunities for meaningful interactions with a selection of dynamic leaders and thinkers, and include the perspectives of policy, industry, labour, community, academia, research, and civil society. This will comprise identifying strategies for a just transition including future-proof skills development, retooling for the future and life-long learning, ideas around universal basic income and social protection, as well as investments in green technologies.

DATES: September 15 - November 21, 2025

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30 seats available.
Price: $600.00
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