Worker Training

Roundtable led by MIT Work of the Future and the Future of Work Initiative examines how work is changing and the systems and supports necessary to meet the challenges in the 21st century.

Recent polls and surveys shed light on the question of how Americans are perceiving the impact of automation on their work and wellbeing.

As we explore ways to transition to a system of lifelong learning, Income Share Agreements offer certain benefits if coupled with the proper regulatory oversight.

Alastair Fitzpayne, Executive Director of the Future of Work Initiative, and Joe Speicher, Executive Director of the Autodesk Foundation, authored an op-ed first published in The Hill.

This week marked the fourth annual National Apprenticeship Week. In recent years, apprenticeship programs have received increased attention, with leaders across sectors recognizing the benefits of combining paid work with classroom instruction.

Congressman Jim Himes and Alastair Fitzpayne, Executive Director of the Future of Work Initiative, authored an op-ed in TechCrunch about ways to prepare American workers with the tools they need to succeed in a rapidly changing economy.

As we continue to see changes in the nature of work, policymakers should develop policies to ensure that American workers are prepared for the 21st century economy. A recent report from the New Democrat Coalition Future of Work Task Force highlights a number of proposals that could help.

The Investing in American Workers Act, introduced by Representative Raja Krishnamoorthi, would establish a tax credit for new investments in worker training made by small and mid-sized business.