Empowering Your Workforce in the AI Era

About the Webinar

The rapid acceleration of AI and automation is reshaping workforce needs faster than traditional training models can adapt. How can workforce development professionals, L&D leaders, and organizations future-proof their teams and empower individuals in this era of technological disruption?

In this dynamic session—hosted by Rebecca Thompson (Senior Manager, Commercial Sales) and Naushad Hasan (Director of Learning & Development)—attendees explored the macro shifts impacting employment, the emerging skill gaps in AI and cybersecurity, practical upskilling roadmaps for both career changers and enterprise teams, and training programs that are compliant, career-aligned, and outcome-focused.

Featuring workforce development data, hands-on program demos, and a real-world alumni success story, the webinar offers actionable strategies to close the AI-readiness gap. Whether you’re advising individual learners or building organizational L&D pipelines, you’ll discover how Fullstack Academy and its government-funded training partners are helping job seekers land rewarding, future-forward roles in cybersecurity, AI, data analytics, software engineering, and other high-demand tech disciplines.

Key Takeaways

• AI Is Inevitable. AI Readiness Is a Must.

Every profession, from IT to healthcare, must now integrate AI literacy. Yet most professionals and enterprises aren’t fully prepared. Skilling and reskilling are now critical for competitive relevance, particularly in areas like generative AI, cybersecurity, and cloud.  

• Simplilearn + Fullstack Academy’s Multi-Tiered Learning Model

From foundational skills like prompt engineering and AI ethics, to functional training for data, cybersecurity, and software engineers, to advanced architect-level development skills, the pyramid-based AI learning path helps learners progress at every stage.  

• Hands-On, Outcome-Based, Career-Aligned Programs

Programs in software engineering, AI/ML, cybersecurity, and data analytics are live, instructor-led, and project-based, blending learning with career services like resume coaching, job placement, and certification prep. The success story of Duncan Harrelson, a Fullstack Academy graduate and current network technician, underscores the real-world impact.  

• Bite-Sized, Scalable Learning for Enterprise

Through Simplilearn Learning Hub+ subscription, learners gain access to 700+ live classes monthly, labs, assessments, and capstones. This enables both individual upskilling and scalable L&D models across large organizations.  

• Workforce Counselors + L&D Leaders as Change Agents

Whether you’re advising a career-switching learner or building workforce development strategies at the org level, the role of coaches, mentors, and learning culture promoters is central. Building networks, digital footprints, and continuous learning environments is more impactful than ever.

About The Speakers

Rebecca Thompson

Rebecca Thompson brings over nine years of experience in higher education and workforce development. Known for her ability to build and lead high-performing teams, she focuses on forging strategic partnerships and aligning training solutions with organizational needs. Her background includes scaling grant-funded programs and working closely with advising teams, bringing valuable insight into how learning pathways can support jobseekers and program success.

Naushad Hasan

Naushad Hasan is an L&D leader and workforce transformation strategist with 20+ years of experience designing data-driven learning programs that help close critical skills gaps and align talent development with evolving business needs. He collaborates with educators and training providers to develop scalable skilling solutions that deliver measurable outcomes, making him a trusted voice in navigating today’s fast-changing skills landscape.

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Fullstack Academy is one of the nation’s leading digital skills training providers, offering funding-compliant programs in cybersecurity, data, AI/ML, and software development to equip your jobseekers with in-demand, employer-validated skills in flexible, remote-friendly formats that support long-term success.

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