QED-C | Workforce

Mission

The Workforce TAC is established to work with QED-C members to improve workforce development, quantum education and training infrastructure, and quantum literacy.

Annual Plan

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Goals

Maintain momentum on established TAC Activities such as the Office Hours Program and experiential learning proposals.
Implement ideas from the experiential learning (Q-LEAP) workshop into actionable program(s).
Compile ongoing WFD efforts across the nation and world.
Increase student involvement/participation (such as a student advisory group, increased participation at plenary meetings, hosting a quantum-focused student conference, etc.)
In conjunction with Chicago Quantum Exchange, survey quantum employees as respondents (rather than employers / hiring managers) with the end deliverable of a joint report / publication out to the community that fills gaps in info-gathering about the quantum workforce with a specific focus on the perspectives of employees (rather than employers).

Projects

Report from the 2024 Q-LEAP Workshop: Of interest to those developing/executing experiential learning programs, such as universities developing use-inspired curricula, industry running internship programs, those running summer schools/boot camps, etc. Outcomes will be analysis of current efforts and suggested ways to improve experiential learning.
Compilation of both ongoing and completed quantum workforce development efforts across the country and world.: Target audience is those interested in implementing WFD programs, such as new curricula, outreach initiatives, internships, summer schools/boot camps, etc. Outcomes will be an exhaustive list of WFD efforts with links and contact information for leaders of these efforts.
“Voice of the Quantum Worker” report (in conjunction with Chicago Quantum Exchange): Information could help guide education/skills-building and ensure that we are scaling a talent pool with the right sets of skills – and creating a workplace that will attract talent. Of interest to both educators and employers.
Co-sponsor the Quantum Education & Policy Summit and jointly write a report on the findings/outcomes. This report will describe the quantum education and workforce development landscape and include recommendations on how the quantum workforce community can implement a broad, collaborative education effort. Of broad interest to those working in quantum education/WFD.