Google announced Grow with Google, initiative aimed at training U.S. workers for high-tech jobs in next five years

Briefing

Google announced Grow with Google, initiative aimed at training U.S. workers for high-tech jobs in next five years

October 16, 2017

Briefing

  • Grow with Google – Announced initiative to train U.S. workers for high-tech jobs over next five years
  • One Billion Dollars in Grants – Will commit one billion dollars investment to nonprofit organizations with goals of training U.S. workers and building businesses
  • Goodwill Investment – Largest $10 million investment to go to Goodwill to launch Goodwill Digital Career Accelerator, preparing U.S. workers for technology jobs
  • National Tour – Hosting national tour participated by libraries and community organizations to give training and career advice to local towns and cities
  • Technology Unemployment – Automation, robotics, and artificial intelligence’s growth will displace several jobs in market at unprecedented rate, with Google being salient driving force behind technology advancements
  • Online Hub – Additional training resources can be found at Grow with Google online hub

Market Disruption

Business Model and Practices

Business Model
and Practices

Sector

Information Technology

Organization

Google Inc.

Source

Original Publication Date

October 12, 2017

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