AI in 2026: What Graduates Need to Know
A practical orientation to AI literacy for students entering the workforce
This workshop equips graduates with practical AI literacy — from understanding the current landscape to hands-on prompting techniques. Students leave with a clear mental model of where AI is heading and how to position themselves.
Learning Objectives
Understand the three waves of AI development and where we are today
Identify career opportunities that leverage AI proficiency
Write effective prompts for real-world tasks
Build a personal AI toolkit for professional growth
Prerequisites
- Access to a laptop or tablet with internet
- A free ChatGPT or Claude account (instructions provided)
Workshop Agenda
A grounded overview of where AI stands in 2026 — beyond the hype. What works, what is still emerging, and what matters for your career.
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