The Future Of Work And Social Protection Training Course

Introduction

The global labor market is undergoing a profound transformation driven by rapid automation, the gig economy, and new labor markets, posing unprecedented challenges and opportunities for social protection systems. This essential training course is meticulously designed to equip policymakers, labor representatives, social protection practitioners, technology experts, and private sector leaders with the specialized knowledge and innovative strategies required for adapting social protection to automation, gig economy, and new labor markets. Participants will gain a robust understanding of emerging work models, the implications for traditional social security, portable benefits, universal basic income (UBI) debates, reskilling initiatives, and the role of digital solutions in extending coverage. Our comprehensive curriculum emphasizes hands-on application, best practices, and real-world case studies pertinent to the dynamic employment landscape in Nairobi, Kenya, and across the African continent, empowering you to build resilient and inclusive social safety nets for the future.

This social protection for gig workers course is crucial for individuals and organizations in Kenya striving to ensure that technological advancements translate into broadly shared prosperity and do not leave vulnerable workers behind. Mastering social security for informal workers, implementing adaptive social protection for changing employment relationships, and understanding strategies for financing social protection in the digital economy are indispensable for addressing job insecurity, extending coverage to non-standard workers, and fostering a just transition. This program offers an unparalleled opportunity to elevate your expertise in innovative social protection design and labor market policy, positioning your organization at the forefront of future-proofing social welfare systems and driving significant human and economic progress across the region.

Target Audience

• Social Protection Policy Makers
• Labor Ministry Officials & Trade Union Representatives
• Digital Economy & Technology Policy Makers
• Private Sector Executives (Tech, Platform Economy)
• Human Resources & Workforce Development Specialists
• Researchers in Labor Economics & Social Policy
• International Development Partner Representatives

Course Objectives

• Understand the key drivers and characteristics of the future of work (automation, AI, gig economy).
• Learn about the implications of new labor market trends for traditional social security systems.
• Master principles for extending social protection coverage to gig workers and other non-standard employees.
• Develop proficiency in designing portable social benefits and innovative contribution mechanisms.
• Explore the role of technology and digital platforms in delivering social protection in new labor markets.
• Understand debates surrounding Universal Basic Income (UBI) and its potential relevance.
• Learn about strategies for reskilling and upskilling the workforce for jobs of the future.
• Identify policy and regulatory reforms needed to adapt social protection to evolving work arrangements.
• Develop effective multi-stakeholder partnerships between government, private sector, and worker organizations.
• Understand data requirements and monitoring strategies for tracking social protection in the new economy.
• Explore financing models for sustainable social protection in the context of changing labor markets.
• Drive the implementation of adaptive and inclusive social protection systems for the future of work.
• Position yourself as a leader in shaping the social contract for the digital age.

Duration

5 Days

Course Content

Module 1. Understanding the Changing World of Work

• Key global trends: automation, artificial intelligence, platform economy, remote work
• Implications for job creation, job displacement, and skill demands
• Rise of non-standard employment: gig workers, freelancers, temporary contracts
• Formal vs. informal employment dynamics in Kenya's evolving labor market
• Challenges and opportunities for workers in the digital economy

Module 2. Gaps in Traditional Social Protection Coverage module

• How existing social security models struggle to cover gig workers and self-employed
• Lack of access to health insurance, pensions, unemployment benefits for non-standard workers
• Impact of precarious work on income security and social risks
• The challenge of defining employment relationships in the gig economy
• Case studies of coverage gaps in Kenya and other African countries

Module 3. Adapting Social Protection Instruments module

• Extending contributory social insurance to non-standard workers: voluntary vs. mandatory schemes
• Designing flexible contribution mechanisms and benefit accrual
• Portable benefits models for mobile workers
• Adapting social assistance programs to address income volatility in the gig economy
• Innovative approaches to occupational health and safety in new work arrangements

Module 4. Digital Solutions for Social Protection in New Labor Markets module

• Leveraging digital platforms for registration, contribution collection, and benefit payments
• Mobile money and other FinTech innovations for efficient delivery
• Using data analytics to identify and reach non-standard workers
• Addressing digital literacy and access barriers for workers
• Ethical considerations in using technology for social protection in the gig economy

Module 5. Universal Basic Income and Other Transformative Ideas module

• Introduction to Universal Basic Income (UBI): concepts, debates, and evidence
• Pilots and feasibility studies of UBI in different contexts
• Complementary approaches: guaranteed minimum income, social dividends
• Policy considerations for financing and implementing UBI in African contexts
• The role of UBI in decoupling social protection from formal employment

Module 6. Skills Development and Active Labor Market Policies module

• Identifying future skills requirements for the green and digital economies
• Designing reskilling and upskilling programs for workers in declining sectors
• Linking social protection beneficiaries to vocational training and entrepreneurship support
• The role of lifelong learning and adaptable education systems
• Promoting public employment services and job matching in new labor markets

Module 7. Policy, Governance, and Multi-Stakeholder Partnerships module

• Regulatory reforms for gig economy and platform work in Kenya
• Fostering social dialogue between governments, workers' organizations, and platform companies
• International cooperation and global policy debates on the future of work
• Innovative financing models for social protection in rapidly changing labor markets
• Building an inclusive social contract for the digital age in Kenya and Africa

Training Approach

This course will be delivered by our skilled trainers who have vast knowledge and experience as expert professionals in the fields. The course is taught in English and through a mix of theory, practical activities, group discussion and case studies. Course manuals and additional training materials will be provided to the participants upon completion of the training.

Tailor-Made Course

This course can also be tailor-made to meet organization requirement. For further inquiries, please contact us on: Email: info@skillsforafrica.org, training@skillsforafrica.org  Tel: +254 702 249 449

Training Venue

The training will be held at our Skills for Africa Training Institute Training Centre.

We also offer training for a group at requested location all over the world. The course fee covers the course tuition, training materials, two break refreshments, and buffet lunch.

Visa application, travel expenses, airport transfers, dinners, accommodation, insurance, and other personal expenses are catered by the participant

Certification

Participants will be issued with Skills for Africa Training Institute certificate upon completion of this course.

Airport Pickup and Accommodation

Airport pickup and accommodation is arranged upon request. For booking contact our Training Coordinator through Email: info@skillsforafrica.org, training@skillsforafrica.org  Tel: +254 702 249 449

Terms of Payment: Unless otherwise agreed between the two parties’ payment of the course fee should be done 10 working days before commencement of the training.