| Learn the Skills Needed to Be Successful in an AI-Centric Workplace UWM’s Free AI Event This Wednesday 5:30-7 pm |
| Don’t miss UW-Milwaukee’s School of Continuing Education’s free AI event this Wednesday evening — AI Won’t Steal Your Job, But It Will Change It. Sponsored by the Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership, this free event strives to provide attendees with information on AI in the workforce and the skills employees need most to remain competitive. Event Details: What: AI Won’t Steal Your Job, But It Will Change It When: Wednesday, October 1, from 5:30-7 pm Where: Livestreaming online or In-person at UWM School of Continuing Education Conference Center in Downtown Milwaukee Cost: Free Registration: RSVP online at https://uwm.edu/sce/certificates/ai-wont-steal-your-job-but-it-will-change-it/ Why Attend: Hear from digital transformation expert Ema Roloff. Gain perspective from local industry leaders. Learn which skills matter most in an AI-driven economy. From manufacturing and finance to healthcare and human services, AI is reshaping industries across Wisconsin and beyond. This free event will provide practical insights for professionals at all stages of their careers who want to remain relevant in an evolving job market. Meet our Panelists A group of Wisconsin leaders will join keynote speaker and digital transformation expert Ema Roloff to highlight how organizations in Wisconsin can adapt to AI. Panelists Include: Ian (Cullah) McCullough, Free Music Land founder — With a background bridging the arts and engineering, Ian offers valuable insights into how emerging tools like AI are reshaping opportunities and challenges in the creative economy. Amy Pechacek: Secretary of the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development — A public service leader specializing in government strategy and crisis management, Amy spearheads modernization efforts that have improved unemployment systems and workforce outcomes across Wisconsin. Israel Squires, AI strategist & Midpoint Consulting cofounder — Well-versed in the challenges and opportunities businesses face when integrating AI, Israel offers insights on how companies can implement AI for tangible results. Nathan Lasnoski: Chief Technology Officer at Neudesic — With over 20 years guiding enterprise organizations through digital transformation, Nathan is at the forefront of leveraging AI and cloud technologies for real-world business impact. While attendance is free, seats are limited. Register at https://uwm.edu/sce/certificates/ai-wont-steal-your-job-but-it-will-change-it/ About UWM’s School of Continuing Education The UWM School of Continuing Education is the largest provider of professional development in southeastern Wisconsin, delivering over 1,000 programs to more than 15,000 participants each year. As part of the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, which is recognized as one of the nation’s top research universities, Continuing Education offers individual courses, certificate programs, onsite training, events and conferences, as well as personal enrichment learning opportunities for all ages. Our conference center, complete with classrooms, computer labs and livestream capabilities, is located in downtown Milwaukee. Editor’s note: The above press release was provided by UW-Milwaukee. The Banner appreciates having permission to use the image on the homepage by Pete Linforth from Pixabay. |
