Embracing Disruption
Taxi drivers never could have imagined that the cell phones they held to their ear would one day put them out of work. The world’s largest taxi service Uber owns no cars; the world’s largest retailer Alibaba has no stock; and the world’s largest accommodations service owns no property. The world is changing at an exponential rate. Innovation, Disruption, and advancements in technology around Artificial Intelligence, Robotics and The Internet of Things are all drastically changing how we think about everything from Community and Economic Development to Workforce and Education. Being innovative is no longer a luxury, but a necessity if …
The Fortress of York
“Do What You Can With What You Have” You can see it, touch it, feel it. Technology surrounds us and the advances of the past decade have begun to catapult innovation at an exponential rate. Technology is affecting every industry. From manufacturing to medical, education to small business, the demand for new skills and a competitive edge is everywhere. Experts predict that in the coming decade over ⅓ of the population may be unemployable. Not unemployed, unemployable. The world is changing….. The last time the world changed this much and this fast was World War II. During this time it …
TechHire York
York Exponential is proud to support TechHire York in efforts of bringing the TechHire Initiative to York, Pennsylvania! We recognize that there simply is not enough technologically-skilled individuals in the region. Last March, the White House announced $100 million in grants to support the TechHire Initiative. The DOL plans to award the $100 million for 30 to 40 communities to pilot and scale innovative partnerships between employers, labor organizations, education and training providers, local and state governments, the workforce system, non-profits and faith-based organizations. At least $50 million of that grant money will go toward programs for young Americans, 17-29, …
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