Building an AI-Ready Workforce with Jason Coleman of UNO
From TEN by Nebraska Tech Collaborative
June 4, 2026 · 12 min
About this episode
This episode discusses how the University of Nebraska at Omaha is preparing learners and organizations for an AI-enabled future.
Artificial intelligence is changing the way we learn, work, and build careers. In this episode of the TEN Podcast, Shonna Dorsey sits down with Jason Coleman, Associate Vice Chancellor for the Division of Innovative and Learning-Centric Initiatives at the University of Nebraska at Omaha, to discuss how UNO is helping learners and organizations prepare for an AI-enabled future. The conversation explores AI literacy, workforce readiness, micro-credentials, badges, lifelong learning, and the role of higher education in supporting career advancement. Jason also shares insights on UNO's upcoming Omaha by AI conference and why human-centered innovation remains critical as technology continues to evolve. Whether you're a student, educator, employer, nonprofit leader, or simply curious about AI, this episode offers practical insights into how Nebraska is preparing talent for the future. • AI literacy and workforce readiness • UNO's micro-credentials and badge programs • Lifelong learning and career advancement • Human-centered and ethical AI adoption • The OMA x AI Conference • The future of workforce development in Nebraska
People in this episode
Host: Shonna Dorsey
Guest: Jason Coleman
Topics covered
- AI literacy
- workforce readiness
- micro-credentials
- lifelong learning
- human-centered innovation
- higher education
- career advancement
Keywords
- artificial intelligence
- UNO
- workforce development
- badges
- education
- technology
- career
- innovation
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: University of Nebraska at Omaha
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