Virginia lawmakers propose bill for digital skills education
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) – Two Virginia lawmakers say 90% of today’s jobs require some form of digital skills that a third of people don’t have. Their proposed solution involves using
Soft Digital Skills: The Quiet Advantage That Will Define Success in 2026
Today, careers depend on more than degrees, certificates, or years of experience. Success comes from adaptability, clear communication, and confidence in digital environments. As workplaces evolve, technical knowledge and human
Ten years in, BUILD continues helping students grow in confidence and independence
BUILD graduate highlights Abigail Cushing BUILD’17 was a member of the first cohort and served on the BUILD Advisory Committee. After interning at Bethel’s Dining Center, she landed her dream
Top 10 African countries with the fastest AI adoption, according to Microsoft’s 2025 report
Artificial intelligence is the next general-purpose technology and the fastest-spreading technology in human history. In less than three years, more than 1.2 billion people worldwide have used AI tools, a
Communications minor becomes Penn State’s largest as students seek AI-era skills
“These are real-world courses, and it helps us, as faculty members, to keep our finger on the pulse of what’s happening in industry while helping prepare students,” Ahern said. “By
Lone Star College-Kingwood to host free computer classes in English, Spanish throughout January
Lone Star College-Kingwood will host a series of free workshops in January to help participants hone their digital skills, college officials announced in a Dec. 3 news release. Some context
Partnering for Nigeria’s AI-powered future
Before joining one of our digital skills programs, Joel Kiate had written his university entrance exams five times without passing. He felt stuck. After taking the training, he put his
Why CPG execs now lead the AI adoption surge in food production
AI use among CPG executives has jumped 69% from last year, according to a new report from agrifoodtech consultancy Bright Green Partners. While this growth is perhaps unsurprising, large food
Australian Government Releases National AI Plan For 2030
Australia’s National AI Plan sets a roadmap for innovation, safety, and workforce readiness, shaping the nation’s long-term approach to responsible AI adoption. The Albanese government has released Australia’s National AI Plan, establishing a
CHROs: Think skills, not jobs, to realize radical productivity gains
Checklist Are our leaders guarding the skills within their teams? Do our incentives encourage managers to redirect skills? Are people keen to acquire new skills and apply them in different