Navigating your Worklife
in the age of Ai
Resources to meet new challenges with purpose, service, and creativity.
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THE CRISIS
The Challenges We Face
Today’s work landscape leaves many feeling lost and undervalued
Economic Insecurity & Disposability
Mass layoffs despite record profits, wage stagnation amid inflation, and the shift to contract work without benefits or stability. The social contract between employers and employees has eroded, with loyalty flowing only upward.
Purpose & Identity Crisis
As automation accelerates, workers question their fundamental value. The blurring lines between human and machine capabilities create existential uncertainty about what skills matter and where humans fit in tomorrow’s economy.
Algorithmic Dehumanization
From AI-screened resumes to performance algorithms, technology increasingly mediates every aspect of work life. Human potential gets reduced to data points, while nuanced judgment and context disappear from crucial career decisions.
THE QUESTION
Why Do We Work?
In a world questioning the value of human labor, Catholic Social Teaching provides timeless wisdom to answer the question, “What is the meaning of work?”
Human Dignity
“[Work] is not only good in the sense that it is useful or something to enjoy; it is also good as being something worthy, that is to say, something that corresponds to man’s dignity, that expresses this dignity and increases it.” (Laborem Exercens, §9, 1981, Pope John Paul II – Vatican)
Service to God & Neighbor
“By his labor a man ordinarily supports himself and his family, is joined to his fellow men and serves them, and can exercise genuine charity and be a partner in the work of bringing divine creation to perfection.” (Gaudium et Spes, §67, 1965, Vatican II – Pope Paul VI)
Stewardship & Creativity
“Through work man not only transforms nature, adapting it to his own needs, but he also achieves fulfilment as a human being and indeed, in a sense, becomes “more a human being”. (Laborem Exercens, §16, 1981, Pope John Paul II – Vatican)
Ultimately, the common good depends on man working, transforming himself, and serving God. Without it, the fundamental order of society fails.
THE SOLUTION
Human Skillsets
These are not skills that only humans can do, many can now be replicated or imitated by machines. But they are skills that humans must do, because they form us, connect us, and uphold the common good and the dignity of work.
Technology can support these tasks, but when it replaces the human presence entirely, it undermines the common good and the deeper purpose of labor.
Educator Skillset
Shape minds and nurture human potential through authentic relationship
- Inspiring • Awakening others’ potential and motivation
- Clarifying • Translating complexity into understanding
- Nurturing • Creating safe environments for growth
- Correcting • Offering feedback that guides without diminishing
- Modeling • Embodying the qualities you seek to develop
Paths
- Teaching & Academic Roles: From elementary classrooms to university lecture halls, educators shape the next generation
- Educational Technology: Design tools that enhance rather than replace human connection in learning
- Training & Development: Help organizations cultivate their human capital through leadership programs and skills workshops
- Instructional Design: Create learning experiences that transform complex concepts into accessible understanding
- Life & Career Coaching: Guide individuals through transitions and help them discover their purpose
- Ministry & Mentorship: Form young people in faith and character
Connector Skillset
Build authentic relationships and strengthen communities
- Listening • Hearing beyond words to understand genuine needs
- Bridging • Finding shared ground across differences
- Facilitating • Creating spaces for meaningful exchange
- Advocating • Championing others’ interests and dignity
- Convening • Bringing together the right people at the right moment
Paths
- Tech Sales & Partnerships: Build trust with clients, communicate complex solutions clearly, and align technology with human needs and values
- Nonprofit Fundraising: Inspire generosity by connecting people’s resources to causes that matter, rooted in storytelling and relational trust
- Event Planning & Conference Management: Create gatherings that forge lasting connections
- Human Resources & Talent Management: Match people with opportunities while advocating for their dignity and growth
- Nonprofit Leadership: Build coalitions and partnerships that amplify social impact
- Conflict Resolution & Mediation: Help parties find peaceful solutions through deep listening and empathy
- Customer Success & Relationship Management: Ensure clients feel heard, valued, and supported
- Community Organizing: Mobilize neighborhoods and groups around shared values and goals
- Parish & Ministry Coordination: Foster spiritual communities where all feel welcomed and valued
Maker Skillset
Transform creative vision into tangible solutions through skilled craftsmanship
- Envisioning • Perceiving possibilities others cannot yet see
- Experimenting • Learning through iteration and thoughtful failure
- Crafting • Executing with precision and care for quality
- Problem-solving • Breaking complexity into workable components
- Delivering • Following through to create lasting, real-world impact
Paths
- Artisan & Craft Businesses: From woodworking to culinary arts, creating products that bear the maker’s mark
- Design & Architecture: Shaping spaces and experiences that serve human needs
- Engineering & Technical Innovation: Building solutions that enhance rather than replace human capability
- Social Entrepreneurship: Developing sustainable businesses that address community needs
- Healthcare & Healing Arts: Applying skilled hands and compassionate hearts to restore wellness
- Agricultural & Environmental Work: Stewarding creation through sustainable practices
- Digital Creation: Using technology as a tool while maintaining the human touch
OUR PLATFORM
What We Offer
Our mobile app and website give you tools and community to pursue work that shapes you and serves others.
Prayer & Reflection
Start each workday grounded in purpose with daily prayer, saint of the day, and readings. Automated reminders available to help you maintain spiritual focus throughout your professional journey.
Daily Spark
Curated feed of inspiring and informative content. Participate in the community by upvoting and submitting your own discoveries. Stay motivated with content that fuels personal and professional growth.
WorkLife
Share meaningful work experiences through focused, visual stories. Authentic connections beyond traditional resumes and social media. Build relationships based on shared values and genuine professional experiences.
Opportunity Board
Employment opportunities from our network of hundreds of employers who value human dignity and meaningful work. Connect with companies that prioritize purpose over profit and find career paths that align with your values.
