You are invited to join Iredell Ready and its founding partners, Mitchell Community College, Iredell-Statesville Schools, Mooresville Graded School District, Greater Statesville Chamber of Commerce, Iredell County, NCWorks, Centralina Workforce Development Board, and Iredell Economic Development Corporation for a Workforce Forum to be held at Mitchell Community College, 500 W. Broad Street, Statesville, NC 28677 – Main Building Auditorium.
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Our program will feature special guest speakers, Dr. Bill Daggett, a renown national speaker and founder of the Successful Practices Network and International Center for Leadership in Education, on “The Future of Artificial Intelligence and its Implications for Education” and from myFutureNC Regional Impact Manager, Senemeht Olatunji and Director Of Strategic Initiatives, Gina Zhang with “an in-depth look at the state of educational attainment in Iredell County and across North Carolina” and highlights with Iredell Ready and the work that is being done across Iredell County and how you can be engaged.
The Future of Artificial Intelligence and Its Implications for Education
Artificial Intelligence—from classroom teacher to Principal to Superintendent—can pose as an unwanted challenge OR it can be an ally that relieves you of some of the tasks and responsibilities that consume your time and energy. Dr. Daggett will offer strategies that will allow you to employ AI as your co-pilot, freeing you from many of your time-consuming tasks and allowing you to focus your attention on other important matters. AI does require careful oversight, however, and Dr. Daggett will describe ways to use it responsibly and with caution. Dr. Daggett will then describe how AI will increasingly impact the workplace, home and society, which will cause a major shift in the skills, knowledge and attributes students will need to be successful in the world beyond school.
myFutureNC is working across the state with all 100 counties to support the state’s goal to have 2 million North Carolinians aged 25-44 hold an industry-valued credential or postsecondary degree by 2030. Our myFutureNC speakers will provide an in-depth look at the state of educational attainment in Iredell County and across North Carolina. This presentation will explore key data trends, workforce alignment, and local efforts to close attainment gaps. Learn about strategies to increase postsecondary attainment, improve workforce readiness, and strengthen economic opportunities in our communities. Whether you’re an educator, policymaker, employer, or community leader, this discussion will provide valuable insights on how we can collectively drive progress toward North Carolina’s statewide attainment goal.
