How AI and Skills Are Changing Jobs: New Research Reports

The Burning Glass Institute studies how jobs and education are changing in America. They publish reports about important topics like artificial intelligence (AI), job skills, and college programs. Their recent research shows that AI is changing what skills workers need to learn. Some jobs now require deeper thinking skills to work with AI tools. The institute also found that many job training programs work better than we thought, especially when we look at long-term career growth, not just starting wages. They studied programs at Georgia State University and found that students who got extra support earned more money and got promoted faster after graduation. The research shows that companies are starting to hire people based on specific skills rather than just college degrees. This helps workers from all backgrounds, especially women and people of color, get better-paying jobs. The institute also found that rural communities need better data collection to show what jobs and training opportunities exist there. All of these reports help educators, employers, and policymakers make better decisions about job training and education programs.