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GIGPILOT

In response to evolving workforce dynamics, SLA Labs introduced GIGPilot, a powerful workforce search engine and mobile app. Recognizing the increasing trend of workers opting for gig opportunities for supplemental income, GIGPilot aims to connect employers with a flexible, sustainable, and scalable workforce available 24/7.

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Client Overview

In response to evolving workforce dynamics, SLA Labs introduced GIGPilot, a powerful workforce search engine and mobile app. Recognizing the increasing trend of workers opting for gig opportunities for supplemental income, GIGPilot aims to connect employers with a flexible, sustainable, and scalable workforce available 24/7.

Objectives

Address Workforce Insecurity: Combat the increasing insecurity in the workforce caused by economic shifts, providing a platform that facilitates gig work for individuals seeking supplemental income.

Connect Job Openings and GIG Workers: Bridge the gap between the 11 million job openings in the US and the 57 million GIG freelancers, creating a symbiotic relationship between employers and gig workers.

Community-Centric Economic Model: Establish a community-led economic model that benefits both private and public partners, promoting regional and national workforce development and growth.

Key Features of GIGPilot
Mobile App

Stem Learning
  • Facilitates student apprenticeships, providing hands-on experience in areas like 5G, Aerospace, AI, Cyber Security, Cloud Engineering, IoT, Facility Management, Healthcare, and Robotics.
Community Service
  • Engages marginalised workers in meaningful opportunities, promoting inclusivity and community development.
DoD (Department of Defense)
  • Connects veterans with work assignments, contributing to their successful transition to civilian life.
GIGs for Kids Program
  • Supported by funding from the National Science Foundation, GIGPilot collaborates with Cumberland County Schools in Fayetteville NC to launch the GIGs for Kids program. This groundbreaking initiative introduces work-based learning programs for students in various high-tech sectors.
Community-Led Work Groups
  • GIGPilot empowers connected communities by providing a platform for community-led workforce groups. This fosters a new economic model, offering benefits such as reduced costs for 5G, Broadband, and Internet infrastructures, access to workforce development grants, shared revenues, and reduced property taxes.
Admin Panel
  • Employers have access to a comprehensive Admin Panel allowing them to build, maintain, and grow regional and national personnel groups. Features include free GIG posts, enhanced workforce notifications (USER alerts), and white-label mobile app solutions.

Results and Impact

Economic Security
  • GIGPilot contributes to economic security by providing a reliable platform for gig workers, filling job openings, and supporting workforce engagement.
Community-Led Development
  • The community-led work groups fostered by GIGPilot have proven to be an effective model for economic development, reducing costs for infrastructure and providing financial benefits for both private and public partners.
Groundbreaking Work-Based Learning
  • The collaboration with Cumberland County Schools for the GIGs for Kids program signifies a groundbreaking approach to work-based learning, offering students exposure to cutting-edge technologies and industries.

Challenges and Solutions

Market Education
  • Addressing the reluctance of traditional workers to shift to gig opportunities requires ongoing marketing and educational efforts to showcase the benefits of the GIGPilot platform.
Dependency on GIG Model
  • The success of GIGPilot relies on the continued growth of the gig economy. Continuous monitoring and adaptation to market trends are essential.
DoD (Department of Defense)
  • Connects veterans with work assignments, contributing to their successful transition to civilian life.

Outcome

Future Outlook
  • GIGPilot aims to further expand its reach, creating a more connected and inclusive workforce. Continued partnerships with educational institutions and the development of new features will contribute to the platform's sustained success.
Conclusion
  • GIGPilot's mobile app has proven to be a catalyst for change in workforce dynamics, connecting job seekers and employers in a flexible, sustainable, and scalable manner. By leveraging technology to empower communities and provide economic security, GIGPilot sets the stage for a new era in workforce management.

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