AI tool "Future Work" in Latvia - supporting exploring future career path
The artificial intelligence career tool “Future Work” was developed within the framework of the Latvian Education Accelerator of the World Economic Forum with the aim of modernizing career education in Latvian secondary schools. The project was developed in close cooperation with industry experts. Its authors are ERDA Group and IMUM, while the main supporter is Latvenergo, and the partner is Riga TechGirls.
With the help of artificial intelligence, the platform combines real-time labour market data with a science-based career selection methodology, linking the student's professional interests (Holanda code) with the most in-demand professions in Latvia.
Why is this a good practice?
The artificial intelligence tool “Future Work” is a practical assistant for students, their parents, and career counselors. It's considered good practice for several reasons:
Data-driven career choice: The tool helps students explore suitable professions based on their interests and the demands of the job market. It combines real-time labor market data with a scientifically sound career selection methodology, linking students' professional interests with the most in-demand professions in Latvia.
Personalized recommendations: It offers personalized recommendations and detailed information on over 450 professions and 4,000 active employers, including required skills, salary levels, regional demand, and popular employers.
- Promotes a modern and innovative approach: The use of the tool promotes students' digital skills and ability to work with technologies, which are important in the future labor market. As an artificial intelligence tool, it is an example of the introduction of innovations in the education sector, which is essential for Latvia's competitiveness.
The artificial intelligence career tool "Future Work" offers a modern, data-driven and personalized solution, supporting the state's strategic goals regarding the relevance of the workforce for the future labor market.
