Tech Strategy Report

THE WHY

ECOSYSTEM

GROWTH

TALENT

RESOURCES

Building Diversity Developing Talent

Reskilling Talent

Educating Talent

Attracting Talent

Overview

The Future of Jobs

To reach our goal of adding 20,000 tech jobs in Greater Grand Rapids, we must launch a multi-pronged strategy beginning by increasing exposure to tech skills and careers throughout the K-12 system. Increasing Demand

Increasing Demand

• Data Analysts and Scientists

• Internet of Things Specialists

• AI and Machine Learning Specialists

• Project Managers, Business Services, and Administration Managers

• Big Data Specialists

• Database and Network Professionals

• Digital Marketing and Strategy Specialists

Researchers predict the workforce of the future will interface with tech more than ever. The vast majority of emerging career fields—from data analytics to artificial intelligence—will require a level of technical sophistication. We must prepare the upcoming generations to excel in this new reality.

• Robotic and Strategic Advisors

• Process Automation Specialists

• FinTech Engineers Management and Organization Analysts • Mechanics and Machinery Repairers • Organizational Development Specialists

• Business Development Professionals

Plus-Circle

The Future of Jobs

• Digital Transformation Specialists

• Information Security Analysts

• Risk Management Specialists

• Software and Applications Developers

Source: Future of Jobs Survey 2020, World Economic Forum.

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