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Cool Conversations: AI and the Future of work with Jan Owen

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Hi, I'm Jan Owen and I'm the co-founder of AdaptabilityQ, or the Adaptability Quotient and I'm here to talk about the future of work and education, and how its going to change our lives and futures every day, in every way. It's going to be fun!

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Cool Conversations: AI and the future of work with Jan Owen

Cool Conversations: AI and the future of work with Jan Owen

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Introduction

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How will AI shape the future of our students?

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Who is doing AI well?

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How can we use AI to close the advantage gap?

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What does the future workforce of Australia look like?

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Relationships and AI

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The future of work and learning

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What are the other contributing factors shaping our young people’s future?

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Reflection

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Congratulations

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Jan Owen AM is a trailblazer in reimagining the future workforce for young Australians. As former CEO of the Foundation for Young Australians (FYA), she led groundbreaking initiatives like the New Work Order research series, which explored how automation, digitisation, and the gig economy are reshaping employment. Under her leadership, FYA launched YLab, a global youth futures lab co-designing solutions with young people. Jan has also played key roles in reforming education and accreditation through Learning Creates Australia and in strategic advisory through AdaptabilityQ. A lifelong advocate for youth, Jan founded the CREATE Foundation and led Social Ventures Australia. Her work sits at the intersection of social innovation, entrepreneurship, and education. Named the inaugural AFR/Westpac Woman of Influence and appointed a Member of the Order of Australia, Jan is committed to ensuring young people are equipped to thrive in a rapidly changing world. She is the author of The Future Chasers and a respected global speaker.

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