Horizons: On the Record

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From Strategy to Skills: Building an AI-Ready Workforce

As AI reshapes the workforce, urgent questions confront policymakers. In this conversation, Taylor Stockton of the U.S. Department of Labor and Casey K. Sacks of BridgeValley Community and Technical College explore how government, higher education, and public systems must step up to lead the response. They unpack the administration's AI strategy, the push for AI literacy, and the need to modernize workforce development to prepare workers for evolving jobs. Hear their perspectives on access, environmental impact, and why a human-centric approach is essential to ensuring AI drives economic growth.

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