In the latest edition of The Future of Work(ers) by Ramona Schindelheim explores the complex impact of AI on jobs, education, and communities. From workforce risks and new skills demands to innovative training pathways from groups like Education Design Lab, WGU Labs, and Opportunity@Work, the piece highlights both the challenges and opportunities AI presents.
WGU Labs is also doing important work innovating and supporting inclusive education through research and development.
Research director Betheny Gross discussed how they are helping reshape higher education for what WGU Labs describes as Rising Talent, individuals who lack postsecondary education and face various challenges, including negative early educational experiences and technological gaps.
