Unemployed young people to join AI boot camps to get job-ready
Summary
The UK government is starting a pilot program in north-west England where young people aged 16 to 21 who are unemployed or at risk of unemployment will attend AI training camps. These camps will teach them how to use AI technology and workplace skills, aiming to help them get apprenticeships and prepare for future jobs.Key Facts
- The pilot will help up to 70 young people with three weeks of AI and work skills training.
- Training includes building AI tools, understanding AI in business, and using AI responsibly.
- Local companies like BAE Systems and Heinz have agreed to offer apprenticeships to participants.
- The government plans to use this pilot to develop a nationwide AI skills program next year.
- AI tools from Microsoft, OpenAI (creator of ChatGPT), and Anthropic will be used in training.
- Experts say learning AI can help young workers be more productive, but three weeks may not be enough time.
- Concerns exist about AI replacing jobs usually done by new workers in fields like law, marketing, and customer service.
- More than 1 million young people in the UK aged 16 to 24 are currently not in work or education.
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