How Gen Z is Becoming the Toolbelt Generation
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How Gen Z is becoming the Toolbelt Generation
âMore young workers are going into trades as disenchantment with the college track continues, and rising pay and new technologies shine up plumbing and electrical jobsâ reports Wall Street Journal. This is a positive sign for many, as increasingly we are seeing the impact of a Skilled Labour Shortage in âblue-collarâ roles. As student debt soars, and confidence in the value of degrees fall, people are turning to âblue-collarâ work, will this trend continue?
UK edtech unicorn Multiverse acquires AI intelligence platform Searchlight
Following the purchase of Eduflow in 2023, Multiverse has just announced its second acquisition. Searchlight, a company that builds AI-based recruitment and assessment products, will be used by Multiverse to expand training services for professional environments. This highlights the increasing priority role that AI is playing for startups, sitting at the intersection between work and education.
Business Schools Are Going All In on AI
âYou havenât used AI until youâve had an existential crisisâ, Prof Ethan Mollick from Wharton School, tells his students. Top business schools are increasingly encouraging their students to use AI, as a âsecond brainâ, recognizing the importance of preparing future business leaders with a strong understanding of AI technologies and their implications for strategic decision-making.
Investment news
Milan-based StepsConnect, a recruitment platform, has raised a âŹ1m round from 40Jemz Ventures, Eden Ventures by IAG, Maggioli Ventures, Moffu Labs, GÄNÄRAS Corporate, Moonstone Fund, KF-Invest, Enzima12 and business angels.
German medtech spinout Enatom has raised a âŹ900k round co-led by LUMO Labs, Nom and UNETI Ventures, with continued participation from G-Force Capital and Triade Investments.
Jobs in Edtech
Shakers is hiring an Account Manager (Hybrid/Madrid, Spain).
Supermood is hiring a CSM/Project Manager (Paris, France).
Greenworkx is hiring a Growth Operations Lead (Hybrid/London)
Imperial College London is hiring a Learning Technologist (London, UK)
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Izzy & Ghita