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Ai in the Workplace Training

Future-Ready: Embracing AI and Digital Tools in the Workplace

Details

This training is designed for professionals and community members and is led by licensed and nationally certified counselor and founder of Shape the Sky, Ryan Klingensmith. The goal of this presentation is to shape your understanding of how artificial intelligence (AI) and digital technologies are transforming careers, communication, and the way we live.

We’ll explore how AI has changed the landscape over the past few years, what’s coming next, and how you can begin adapting today—whether you’re a parent, provider, educator, or employer.

Description

"AI is different from any invention in history. It evolves exponentially, connects globally, and redefines the world we work in. You can’t ignore it—you have to engage with it.” —Founder Ryan Klingensmith

In this training, we connect practical knowledge with future-focused wisdom. While many professionals may feel hesitant or overwhelmed by AI, this presentation offers a clear, accessible introduction to how it works and how it impacts the workplace, education, and personal life. We’ll explore real-world tools, simple starting points, and ethical concerns—equipping you to adapt, not fear, this rapidly growing technology.

Note: this training doesn’t fulfill NBCC Credit Hours.

Learning Goals 

  • Participants will understand how AI has evolved in the last 3–5 years and its current uses in workplaces and schools.

  • Participants will learn the basics of how AI tools like ChatGPT and other large language models (LLMs) work.

  • Participants will explore how AI impacts the future of employment, mental health, and education.

  • Participants will identify risks associated with deepfakes, AI-generated content, and misinformation.

  • Participants will gain skills in writing simple AI prompts to use in everyday life or work.

  • Participants will recognize why embracing AI is essential for staying relevant in today’s and tomorrow’s careers.

Learning Topics

  • Why AI is different from any other invention

  • What is a large language model (LLM)?

  • Introduction to ChatGPT, Grok, and Snapchat’s My AI

  • AI’s impact over the last five years (and projections for the next five years)

  • How AI is used in employment screening, healthcare, education, and mental health

  • Real vs. fake: deepfakes, AI art, and fabricated content

  • AI hallucinations and misinformation risks

  • Ethical concerns and digital responsibility

  • Voice cloning and face-swapping technologies

  • Predictive tools in education and criminal justice

  • Prompt writing: how to talk to AI tools

  • How to start learning AI as a beginner

  • Tools for parents and professionals to stay informed

  • How AI will shape the workplace over the next 5 years

  • Free resources and ways to stay engaged after the training

Ryan Klingensmith

Learn More About Ryan & Shape The Sky

Shape the Sky’s Founder, Ryan Klingensmith, is a parent and licensed counselor who works regularly with K-12 kids. Through his work, he gains first-hand experience of how social media can impact kids’ and teenagers’ mental health. His expertise and experience allow Shape the Sky to provide relevant, reliable information.

Questions? We're Here To Help.

Do you have questions about our community training or other Shape the Sky training sessions. If so, don’t hesitate to contact us. We’re readily available to answer any questions.