Developing soft skills & EQ to get ahead in an AI world

Developing soft skills and Emotional Intelligence (EQ) to get ahead in an AI world

Across the UK, many young people are denied the training, knowledge and networks needed to thrive in the workplace. Recent research from Youth Futures Foundation, carried out with over 3,000 young people, has found that found that almost half of young people from an ethnic minority background have experienced prejudice or discrimination when seeking to enter the workplace.

Charities like the EY Foundation provide employability skills training to support young people to succeed, but the world of work they are about to enter is changing at an unprecedented pace. The next generation is confronted by a force that is already redefining their future: Artificial Intelligence (AI).

Governments, regulators, and employers are considering how they are responding to AI risks and opportunities. But so far there has been limited consideration of the potential of AI to tackle inequality.

As they learn to navigate this new digital landscape, a critical question looms: Will AI be a great equaliser, or will it widen the chasm of inequality? For over two million young people eligible for free school meals, will it unlock new opportunity or erect new barriers blocking their path to success?

EY Foundation and Youth Futures Foundation invite leaders in youth employment, social mobility and AI to identify the action employers need to take to build an inclusive workforce in an increasingly tech-driven economy. Through this conversation we will explore;

• What AI means for employability skills training and preparing for the future world of work.

• How will employers recruit and support young people to attain human-centric interpersonal skills in an increasingly automated world?

• How can we ensure young people who face barriers are supported to develop the skills employers need?

Host or Publisher Youth Futures Foundation