Future of Work

Explore monumental changes in the workplace and the long-term impact on workers, employers, educators and communities.

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As Alabama and the nation struggle to emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic, a new PBS series explores the accelerated pace of change in the workplace and the potential for long-term impact on workers, employers, educators and communities across our country. Future of Work explores the experiences of American workers across industries, generations, geographies and pay levels.

“Future of Work raises critical questions and explores compelling diverse individual experiences,” says GBH Executive Producer and series creator Denise DiIanni. “We provide expert perspectives to help us understand what the future holds for the U.S. workforce and why that matters in today’s world.” Is the right to work a human right? Is the future of work about entrenched haves and have-nots? What are the merits of college vs. training programs in preparing for the jobs of tomorrow? How do we protect and preserve employment opportunities that sustain families, communities, and the nation - fundamental aspects of the American Dream?

Future of Work explores these and other questions with profiles of millennial, single-parent and other workers, in addition to leading economic, employment, training and technology experts. The three-part broadcast series airs on PBS stations starting September 1st. Viewers can also stream the Future of Work digital series on PBS Digital Studios and PBS Voices YouTube Channel now.