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White Paper: Unlocking Potential – Equipping Gen Z for an AI-Driven Workforce

December 9, 2024

Four people sitting in front of a crowd during a panel discussion
From left: Moderator Tara Mandrekar (Ourmedia), Matt Regan (Bay Area Council), Sumari Barnes (Jobs for the Future), and David Toole (Outhink Enterprises) participate in a panel discussion during SF Tech Week.

About the White Paper

The rise of AI is fundamentally changing how we work, making it essential for Gen Z to develop skills that will remain valuable as technology evolves. This paper draws from a collaborative session at San Francisco’s TechWeek (October 2024), where industry experts, educators, and Gen Z professionals gathered to explore these challenges. In partnership with Ourmedia, we conducted workshops and discussions to understand how young professionals can thrive in an AI-transformed workplace.

This report explores:

  • Top challenges Gen Z faces in navigating an AI-driven workforce
  • Skills and resources essential for success in the AI era
  • Practical steps for educators, employers, and workforce leaders

Contributors

  • Tara Mandrekar, Associate Director, Ourmedia
  • Luba Yusim, Director of Marketing and Communications, JVS
  • Regina Anders-Jefferson, Manager, Program Development, JVS