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Hosted by ETF - European Training Foundation · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 47 episodes
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How is education shaping our societies and the jobs of tomorrow? How are schools, training, and skills evolving across Europe and beyond? And what role will artificial intelligence and automation play in the future of work?In Skills Factory, we explore the big questions about education, skills, green jobs, lifelong learning, and the changing labour market—together with inspiring guests who share their insights and stories.Got an idea, a story to tell, or a topic we should cover? Get in touch: info[at]etf.europa.eu
ETF - European Training Foundation hosts SKILLS FACTORY, a education show with 47 episodes published.
In this episode, we break down common myths about gender equality in the labour market with ETF expert Outi Karkkainen. First, the idea that "women don’t matter to economic growth" is simply false—data shows that increas
Will AI take over jobs, or will it create new opportunities? Can education keep up with the rapid pace of technological change? Should we ban AI in schools—or embrace it as a learning tool? In this thought-provoking epis
In the 45th episode, Khalid El-Metaal, rector of the United World College of the Adriatic and educator with decades of experience, shares his insights on the challenges and opportunities in today’s education system. We d
In the 44th episode of The Skills Factory we feature David O'Sullivan, EU Special Envoy for the Implementation of Sanctions, reflecting on the transformative events following the fall of the Berlin Wall and the collapse
In the 43rd episode we dive deep into the evolving landscape of work, education, and personal motivation in the 21st century. We explore the challenges posed by aging workforces, continuously changing jobs, and the need
In this 42nd episode of The Skills Factory podcast, we explore the intersections of climate change, education, and gender equality with Bareen Haval, an activist and educator from the Kurdistan region of Iraq. As 2024 is
In this 41st episode of the Skills Factory podcast series, we discuss with Carl Wieman, Nobel Prize-winning physicist and professor at Stanford University, the future of education and the impact of artificial intelligenc
Are you curious to know how the green transition intersects with gender equality? Are women being left behind in the renewable energy sector, just like they were left behind in the traditional energy industry? How can we
Is something missing from the agenda of COP conferences? Whilst diving into the biggest global conferences on climate change, where political leaders from all over the world discuss and look for solutions to benefit our
In this episode we discuss the evolving landscape of education with Riel Miller, Futures literacy expert. Traditional models of learning are being challenged by technological advancements, globalisation, and shifting soc
In the 37th episode, we're tackling the skills that could make us relevant and indispensable to future employers. In this episode, we present the Tier List of skills for the future job market. As the landscape rapidly ev
In the 36th episode, we dive into the revolutionary role of artificial intelligence on education. With our expert speakers, Serena Sacks-Mandel, Chief Technology Officer for Education at Microsoft, and Pilvi Torsti, Dire
In the latest episode of the Skills Factory podcast, we embark on a journey where technology meets education. Featuring guests speakers, Lisa Cowey, an expert from UK, and Jan Peter Ganter de Otero, a human capital devel
More than a quarter of women in almost half of the EU’s neighbouring countries are neither in education, employment, nor training (NEET), with some countries reaching up to 40%. What is the state of gender inclusion and
In this Skills Factory podcast, student in engineering Elimon Dingwiza shares his unique educational journey, leading us to question the relevance of formal education for today’s young people. Born and raised in Zimbabwe
In this episode we discuss the impact of generative artificial intelligence on education system overall and on teachers in particular. We specifically discuss following question: How fare will the job of a teacher change
In this episode, the discussion revolves around the artificial intelligence (AI) and its potential impact on the labour market and education. We delve into various aspects, including societal fears towards AI in differen
In the 30th episode of the Skills Factory podcast, titled “Platform work: digital futures” we discuss the growing influence of digital platforms (e.g. Uber, Airbnb, Deliveroo) in the labor market and the implications for
In this 29th episode of the Skills Factory podcast series, we deep-dive into skills development initiatives run by the EU in its neighbouring countries. While the European Year of Skills is moving at full speed, it is es
In this 28th episode of the Skills Factory podcast series, we delve into the ever-changing world of work. As new professions are emerging at a rapid pace, it is crucial to consider the skills that will be needed to navig
Carl Wieman
Stanford University
1 appearance on this show
Serena Sacks-Mandel
Microsoft
1 appearance on this show
Pilvi Torsti
European Training Foundation
1 appearance on this show
Lisa Cowey
UK
1 appearance on this show
Jan Peter Ganter de Otero
ETF
1 appearance on this show
Anna Dorangricchia
Union for the Mediterranean
1 appearance on this show
Vili Lehdonvirta
Oxford University
2 appearances on this show
Iwona Ganko
European Training Foundation
1 appearance on this show
Francesca Rosso
ETF
1 appearance on this show
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