Women a minority in Industry 4.0 fields

UNESCO – February 25, 2021.

Women must not miss out on the jobs of the future. This is the central message of a new study on women in science released by UNESCO, this month, entitled “To be smart, the digital revolution will need to be inclusive.” A fundamental transformation is under way in the workforce. The Fourth Industrial Revolution, or Industry 4.0, is disrupting industries and the labour market, as cyberphysical systems proliferate and become more sophisticated.

As more low-skilled jobs become automated, having a higher level of education and skills will become increasingly sought-after in the job market. […]

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