Make A Difference Minute: Preparing for an AI-Driven Future

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On this Make a Difference Minute, I have Dr. Antoinette “Toni” Farmer-Thompson, president of Strayer University, as she discusses the rapidly changing role of artificial intelligence in education and the workforce. Dr. Farmer-Thompson says the question is no longer whether AI will transform the way we work. That transformation is already happening. The challenge now is making sure students, especially working adults who cannot afford to be left behind, have the skills, tools, and credentials necessary to remain competitive. She believes higher education must help people become more than observers of emerging technology. Students need the opportunity to develop AI fluency and become practitioners who can use these tools to transform themselves and the organizations where they work. At Strayer University, that means incorporating AI throughout the educational journey, redesigning programs to meet changing workforce demands, and staying connected with hundreds of employer partners to better understand the skills businesses need. As technology continues to change the workforce, the purpose of higher education must also evolve to prepare people not only for the jobs of today, but for the opportunities of tomorrow. This MADM is brought to you by Premier Structures, Inc., proudly supporting stories and the people who make our communities strong. Real stories. Real people. Real impact. News That Unites!™️

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