{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Laurel Ridge Workforce Solutions: AI Summit","description":"In this episode, host Janet Michael talks with Guy Curtis - Director of Marketing, Laurel Ridge Community College, Christine Kriz - Director of Corporate Training, Laurel Ridge Workforce Solutions, and Professor Corinne Hoisington -&amp;nbsp;Professor, Central Virginia Community College; AI educator, international speaker, and author of AI: A Business Perspective, to discuss the Laurel Ridge AI Summit \u2014 a half-day event designed to bring practical AI education to workers, business owners, and community members across the Shenandoah Valley.   Key Topics Covered  Laurel Ridge's year-long participation in the American Association of Colleges and Universities AI initiative How local companies are asking for guidance on AI policies and employee training Why AI isn't as scary as it seems \u2014 and why most of us are already using it Real-world AI examples: car inspections, mammogram cancer detection, smart vacuums, autocorrect The three AI-proof job types: Imagination Workers, Skilled Workers, and Emotional Workers How AI is leveling the playing field across every industry Free AI tools beyond ChatGPT \u2014 and how to use them responsibly The importance of verifying AI output and keeping humanity in the loop    Summit Session Breakdown     Time   Session       8\u20139 AM   In the Blink of AI \u2013 Charting a Course for Virginia's AI-Powered Future     9:15\u201310:15 AM   Navigating the AI Revolution \u2013 Adapting Your Career Path for the Future of Work     10:30\u201311:30 AM   Creativity in the Workplace and Classroom \u2013 Supercharging Skills with AI Tools       Event Details   Date: April 1st  Time: 8:00 AM \u2013 12:00 PM  Location: Corron Community Development Center, Middletown Campus, Laurel Ridge Community College  Cost: $225 per person  Register: laurelridgeworkforce.com\/aisummit   Questions:  Call 540-868-7021 ","author_name":"The Valley Today","author_url":"http:\/\/sites.libsyn.com\/344060\/site","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/40408195\/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>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/199538040"}