Southampton City Council, GB trains residents for the Future of Work with its Bodyswaps pilot

Southampton City Council, GB Bodyswaps Future of Work Pilot

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Southampton City Council selected Bodyswaps to advance its Future of Work initiative for a dynamic labor pool. Employment service providers host the virtual reality technology during the six-month pilot. Residents build interpersonal skills for interviews, inclusive leadership, and customer experiences during AI-enabled simulations. Council partners provide job placement and education services that complement VR training sessions.

Economic Development Artificial Intelligence (AI)Training & Development Virtual Reality Pilot / POC

Southampton City Council, GB

Unitary authority in England

United Kingdom

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The Future of Work in Southampton

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Technology driving the city’s skills revolution

Increased demand from employers for ‘work ready’ talent has led Southampton City Council to trial an innovative solution that seeks to boost the supply of skilled residents competing for jobs.

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