Upskilling and Reskilling Strategies to Enhance Vocational Workforce in the Era of Disruptive Technologies

Abstract

Technological change is rapidly changing the world of work. A new technology like Artificial Intelligence (AI), Block chain and VR/AR have created an exponentially increase the rate of unemployment. When automation and AI are taking over human employment, vocational education has to foster students' technical skills development. By continually updating skills and seeking alternative work arrangements, employee can race with the machines. This article attempts to interpret the solution for reskilling and upskilling vocational workforce in the era of Disruptive Technology. Reskilling and upskilling could be able to achieved by Education to Employment scheme which is proposed by Office of Vocational Education Commission. This scheme is to develop skillful people related to the country’s requirement. It is significant to gain more skills in the field of technology and digital, so that human and AIs could work together for the best performance.