“How AI Will Affect Future Jobs and Workflows”

If you’ve attended one of my trainings in the past year, you’ve heard me emphasize the importance of embracing AI and understanding its impact—especially on your career and the lives of the youth you work with. It can be challenging to welcome something you may not like, feel comfortable with, or see a need for in your life.

Certain trends, like video games, teen slang, daring hairstyles, or the latest music, might feel optional to engage with—and they often are. Missing out on those won’t significantly impact your day-to-day life.

However, AI is different. Its influence is already shaping the world, including education, the workforce, and how young people interact with technology. Whether it’s Netflix suggesting a show, Amazon recommending a product, spam filters sorting your email, or asking Siri or Alexa a question, you’re already using AI in small but impactful ways.

AI isn’t a passing trend—it’s here to stay and evolving rapidly. I encourage you to invest time in understanding it, not just for your own future but to better guide the youth you support as they navigate this new landscape. Learning about AI is no longer optional; it’s essential for keeping up with the world we’re helping them prepare for.

Take a moment and read this article to explore how AI works, how it impacts your field, and how you can integrate it into your life and work. Together, we can ensure that both you and the young people you mentor are ready for what’s ahead.

~ Ryan