New international initiative to empower 13,000 workers with critical future AI skills

The initiative is primarily aimed at workers in sectors where the need for support is greatest. By offering a tailored training program in local languages, the project will bridge the skills gap and ensure that AI becomes an enabler of increased productivity and innovation. 

AI Sweden is primarily responsible for the Northern European part of the program and will be in charge of developing the various components of the training initiative and coordinating the work among partners in the participating countries.

High Exposure

International labor market research consistently shows that technological development generally changes work tasks first, rather than overall employment. According to the Labor Market AI Council – an initiative by AI Sweden in collaboration with trade unions, employers, and transition organizations – the exposure to AI in the Swedish labor market is high, especially in service- and knowledge-intensive professions. But the report is clear: it is not the technology itself that determines the future, but rather how we choose to use it through leadership and skills development.

Rachael Bleakley, Program Lead at Google.org, adds:

“AI is a generational shift that holds immense potential to transform our economies, but that potential can only be realized if everyone has the tools and training to participate in it. At Google.org, we believe that upskilling isn’t just about technical proficiency—it’s about ensuring the workforce of today is empowered to lead the workforce of tomorrow. We're excited to support AI Sweden in working with local communities and providing workers with accessible, hands-on AI training, bridging the opportunity gap and ensure that the benefits of innovation are shared by all.”