How can AI-driven labor market analysis keep courses aligned with real job openings? Debra McCusker from Alamance Community College shares her insights

Debra McCusker leads AI-related programs at Alamance Community College and recently developed an AI labor market analyzer to align short-term training and courses with real-time job demand in the Research Triangle Park area. Her work spans curriculum updates, workforce programs and closer collaboration between community college offerings and employer needs.

• When data is large and analysis is needed, AI is your most powerful ally, but only if your prompting is precise.

• AI handles the data work so leaders can focus on what matters most, the wisdom work: judgment, ethics, and strategy.

• Technical skills alone aren't enough, communication ranks just as high as cloud computing in workforce demand, so build both.