Getting Asia Pacific’s Workforce Ready for the Future of AI
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Today, Google.org is announcing the expansion of the Google.org AI Opportunity Fund by $12 million, aimed at assisting more workers, small businesses, and nonprofits in leveraging AI within their communities. This includes an additional $10 million in support to AVPN, which will continue to equip Asia Pacific workers for the evolving job market. The aim is to train 720,000 workers and assist 100,000 micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) across the region. MSMEs form the backbone of Asia Pacific’s economy, representing 96% of all companies and employing up to 80% of the workforce. However, research indicates that many face challenges in developing AI skills due to limited training accessibility, insufficient digital infrastructure, and constrained financial resources.
Additionally, a $2 million grant has been allocated to Infoxchange to reach 10,000 nonprofits in the APAC region with AI training and resources, including the latest Gemini features launched in Google for Nonprofits products. This initiative will empower these organizations to utilize AI for social good and create positive change in their communities.
The shift towards an AI-powered economy must be fair and inclusive, ensuring all workers have the necessary knowledge and tools to participate. Through the Google.org AI Opportunity Fund: Asia-Pacific and our ongoing collaborations, we are dedicated to ensuring everyone can benefit from the potential of AI.
