AT THE heart of upskilling and reskilling is staying employable. But what does upskilling and reskilling in the era of digital disruption and AI really entail? What are the challenges of upskilling and why is unlearning just as important? Claressa Monteiro finds out. 

Synopsis: A monthly podcast series from The Business Times on current affairs, societal issues and government policies explored through the lens of how it impacts us in Singapore and in the region.

Highlights of the conversation:

00:53 Reality of Upskilling and Reskilling

05:58 Importance of Unlearning

10:01 AI and Job Displacement

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12:45 Employer’s Role in Upskilling

17:44 Uniqueness for Job Opportunities

Written and hosted by: Claressa Monteiro (claremb@sph.com.sg)

With Brandon Lee, assistant chief executive of Workforce Singapore, Alvin Goh, executive director of Singapore Human Resources Institute and Derrick Chang, CEO of PSB Academy

Edited by: Claressa Monteiro 

Produced by: Claressa Monteiro & Joann Chai Pei Chieh

Engineered by: Joann Chai Pei Chieh

A podcast by BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media.

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