Durable Skills + AI Fluency: Preparing Youth for the Future of Work

As artificial intelligence transforms the world of work, young people face an unprecedented challenge — and opportunity. The rise of automation and AI has made durable skills — like communication, creativity, problem-solving, adaptability, and ethical reasoning — even more essential. In fact, durable skills account for 70% of the most requested skills among employers. Technology will never replace human strengths, making it our responsibility to prepare young people to apply a human-centered approach to working with emerging technology.This panel discussion explores how in- and out-of-school time educators and youth-serving organizations can help young people build these timeless capabilities alongside digital and AI literacy. Attendees will leave with actionable strategies for integrating human-centered skill building into programming that positions youth for long-term success.