Bridging the Digital Divide

In this episode of Get Hired, LinkedIn Editor Andrew Seaman sits down with Cisco's Senior Vice President and Global Innovation Officer Guy Diedrich to discuss the transformative impact of AI on the workforce and why learning new skills is not a one-time event but a lifelong process. Guy and Andrew explore the growing digital skills gap and the need for accessible training programs, such as Cisco's initiatives like the Networking Academy. Guy also shares insights into how AI is transforming industries and offers guidance to anyone who is interested in, or feeling afraid of, the advent of AI.

Key Points:

• The role of AI in the future of work
• Understanding the digital skills gap
• How AI and quantum computing are changing industries
• The importance of upskilling in a rapidly changing job market
• How to upskill in AI and digital skills without getting a degree

Links & Resources:

• Learn more about Cisco’s Networking Academy here
• Follow Guy Diedrich on LinkedIn here
• Join the Get Hired community on LinkedIn here
• Listen to more episodes of Get Hired with Andrew Seaman here