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Jason Coleman discusses the importance of AI literacy and how higher education is adapting to prepare learners for the future workforce.

Artificial intelligence is changing the way we work, learn, and solve problems—but what skills will matter most moving forward? In this episode of the TEN Podcast, Jason Coleman, Associate Vice Chancellor for Innovative and Learning-Centric Initiatives at the University of Nebraska at Omaha, discusses how higher education is adapting to prepare today's learners for tomorrow's workforce. The conversation explores the growing importance of AI literacy, the rise of microcredentials, and why practical, flexible learning opportunities are becoming increasingly valuable for professionals across every industry. Jason also shares why responsible, human-centered AI must remain at the heart of innovation and how organizations can embrace new technology without losing the critical thinking, creativity, and collaboration that people bring. Whether you're leading an organization, building your career, supporting students, or simply curious about AI, this episode offers practical insights you can apply immediately. Why AI literacy is becoming a workforce expectation How microcredentials help professionals quickly build new skills Ethical and human-centered approaches to AI Why lifelong…

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Guest: Jason Coleman

Topics covered

• artificial intelligence
• higher education
• AI literacy
• microcredentials
• workforce development
• ethical AI
• lifelong learning

Keywords

• AI skills
• microcredentials
• human-centered AI
• workforce preparation
• flexible learning
• critical thinking
• creativity
• collaboration

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Organizations: University of Nebraska at Omaha

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