Shaping Students for an AI Future
From Higher Intelligence by Dr. JC Bonilla
May 5, 2026 · 58 min · Episode 104
About this episode
The episode discusses how AI is transforming education and workforce readiness with insights from Christopher Porter of Drake University.
JC is joined by Christopher Porter from Drake University to examine how AI is reshaping entry-level tech jobs, curriculum design, and workforce readiness in higher education. They explore the rapid decline of traditional roles, the increasing demand for AI fluency, and how programs like Drake University's AI major are bridging skills gaps. The conversation highlights integrating ethics, interdisciplinary learning, and adapting to evolving AI tools to prepare students for the future.
People in this episode
Host: JC Bonilla
Guest: Christopher Porter
Topics covered
- AI in education
- workforce readiness
- curriculum design
- entry-level tech jobs
- skills gap
- ethics in AI
- interdisciplinary learning
Keywords
- AI fluency
- higher education
- tech jobs
- curriculum
- skills gap
- ethics
- interdisciplinary learning
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Organizations: Drake University
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