Governor's Task Force on Workforce and Artificial Intelligence Continues Efforts to Identify Priorities for Training, Education, and Employment Solutions

The rise of artificial intelligence technologies means new opportunities for workers to pursue family-supporting careers and for employers to gain a competitive edge while managing the labor market quantity challenge, members of the Governor's Task Force on Workforce and Artificial Intelligence learned at this month's meeting.

Meanwhile, Wisconsin's longstanding partnerships among educators, labor groups, employers, workforce development organizations, and economic development leaders put the state in a strong position to advance equity and economic opportunity through training and other strategic investments in AI, task force members heard.

"Wisconsin's partnerships to deliver workforce training and educational solutions are among the state's greatest strengths," said Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development Secretary Amy Pechacek, who chairs the AI task force. "Already, we are seeing state educational leaders introducing AI coursework, while some regional workforce development organizations are offering training. However, we know that more comprehensive efforts will be needed, and the task force is working to connect the dots among employers, employees, and job seekers."

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