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Is the workplace of the future going to be ruled by robots, and will that mean that humans be out of a job, or leisurely enjoying more free time? How will robots tap into the creative and artistic spheres? As robots take over the basics, will humans turn into more caring, compassionate creatures? And what does ‘werk’ really mean*?
Against the backdrop of the HUMANS NEED NOT APPLY exhibition, Science Gallery Dublin presented WERK*: a one-day careers event for Transition Year and Senior Cycle secondary school students, which aimed to explore the jobs of the future, the varied pathways to what may not have even been deemed ‘success’ in our parents’ time, the reasons to take a risk, the learning curve of failure, and the inspiration to make a difference in the world.
The morning session featured lightning talks from a range of inspiring speakers, and the afternoon session featured performances, demonstrations and speed networking, which allowed participants to meet people from a range of occupations and backgrounds and find out about what they do, why they do it, and what they wish they had or hadn’t done along the way.
*WERK: To do something to an exceedingly excellent capacity
This event is presented in partnership with the EU Hypatia project: promoting gender diversity and equity in STEM education. See www.expecteverything.eu/hypatia for more information.
Is the workplace of the future going to be ruled by robots, and will that mean that humans be out of a job, or leisurely enjoying more free time? How will robots tap into the creative and artistic spheres? As robots take over the basics, will humans turn into more caring, compassionate creatures? And what does ‘werk’ really mean*?
Against the backdrop of the HUMANS NEED NOT APPLY exhibition, Science Gallery Dublin presented WERK*: a one-day careers event for Transition Year and Senior Cycle secondary school students, which aimed to explore the jobs of the future, the varied pathways to what may not have even been deemed ‘success’ in our parents’ time, the reasons to take a risk, the learning curve of failure, and the inspiration to make a difference in the world.
The morning session featured lightning talks from a range of inspiring speakers, and the afternoon session featured performances, demonstrations and speed networking, which allowed participants to meet people from a range of occupations and backgrounds and find out about what they do, why they do it, and what they wish they had or hadn’t done along the way.
*WERK: To do something to an exceedingly excellent capacity
This event is presented in partnership with the EU Hypatia project: promoting gender diversity and equity in STEM education. See www.expecteverything.eu/hypatia for more information.
