1 rich Libsyn https://www.libsyn.com 90 600 &amp;nbsp;Is studying computer science still worth it in 2025? What does the future of education look like in an AI driven world?&amp;nbsp; With AI reshaping the job market and tech layoffs skyrocketing,&amp;nbsp; CS students are facing serious questions about their futures. In this episode 102, I chat with Jerome Petty, founder of ColorStack, about whether a CS degree is still valuable, how students can stand out, and what they’d do differently if they were starting over today and the future of education. Whether you're a current student, recent grad, or career switcher, this episode will challenge your thinking and help you chart a smarter path in tech. 💬 Drop your thoughts in the comments — Is CS still worth it for YOU? 🔔 Don't forget to like, subscribe, and turn on notifications for more future-proof tech career insights! &amp;nbsp; ⌛️ CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Intro 04:20 - Meet Jehron Petty, Founder of ColorStack 06:15 - Building a Support Network for CS Students of Color 17:45 - Impact of Tech Layoffs on Internship Pipelines 20:15 - Advice for International CS Students 23:00 - Can AI Replace Developers? 27:30 - How to Stand Out as a CS Student in 2025 30:45 - The Power of Building Real-World Projects 34:00 - Is Now the Best Time Ever to Start CS in College? 37:15 - The Shift Toward Localized Tech Solutions 40:00 - Final Thoughts: Is College Still the Best Route? &amp;nbsp; Watch my latest video here: https://youtu.be/Rlr_f1vyq-E?si=sOQ5SyVMbugRB-lv &amp;nbsp; 🎯&amp;nbsp; Connect with Jehron https://www.linkedin.com/in/jehronpetty/ https://www.colorstack.org/ &amp;nbsp; 💡 Connect with Grace: https://techunlockedpodcast.carrd.co/ https://www.instagram.com/gracemacjonez/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/gracemacjones/ &amp;nbsp; ✨ Follow Tech Unlocked for more career tips and tech news: https://techunlockedpodcast.carrd.co/ https://www.instagram.com/techunlockedpod/ https://www.youtube.com/@techunlockedpod https://www.tiktok.com/@techunlockedpod https://substack.com/@techunlockedpodcast? Questions about sponsorship? Email us techunlockedpod@gmail.com Tech Unlocked http://techunlockedpod.com <iframe title="Libsyn Player" style="border: none" src="//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/36696615/height/90/theme/custom/thumbnail/yes/direction/forward/render-playlist/no/custom-color/88AA3C/" height="90" width="600" scrolling="no" allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen></iframe> https://assets.libsyn.com/secure/item/36696615