How AI is disrupting classroom, curriculum at community colleges- Harvard Gazette

""More than 70 percent of employers say they'd rather hire someone with less experience but who understands AI than someone with more experience. That's a big change," said Lisa Gevelber, chief marketing officer for Gemini, Google's AI product."

"Schools get free access to Google AI for Education, where they can find AI training for students, faculty, and staff, as well as a career certification program. They can also share best practices with other schools. Understanding how to use AI will help students land not only a good job, but meaningful work for the rest of their lives, said Gevelber. "And that's really our goal.""

Community colleges face rapid disruption from AI across classrooms, curricula, and workforce preparation, requiring changes to finances, administration, and program design. Employers increasingly prefer candidates who understand AI even if they have less experience, shifting hiring priorities. Free access to AI training, career certification, and shared best practices can expand student pathways to meaningful employment. Equitable access to AI instruction and resources is essential to avoid creating a new digital divide and to produce an AI-literate generation. Collaboration among higher education institutions, nonprofits, and industry can support implementation and vocational and transfer-degree roles.

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