EDCOR NEWSLETTER
Upskilling in the Era of AI
There are but a few notable trends in the world of work that have led to drastic and crucial changes in the workforce globally, determining how effective organizations remain. To name a few, the invention of the internet, social media marketing, rapid digitalization during the pandemic, and now the advent of Gen-AI (generative artificial intelligence) and other AI-driven tools that augment human capital to enhance its efficiency. History holds testimony to the fact that organizations that were quick to adapt and upskill survived and gained a competitive advantage, whereas those that did not, perished.
Whether you like it or not, we are advancing into the era of information technology and AI with the development of advanced large language models (LLMs) by organizations like Google, OpenAI, Anthropic, Meta, and others. According to research by McKinsey, the long-term potential for AI in corporate use cases could add up to $4.4 trillion in productivity growth. Consequently, organizations today face a very real and critical challenge of upskilling/reskilling their employees, especially those whose roles may become obsolete soon. This is going to determine how competitive organizations remain and will reflect heavily on their brand perception and brand value in the long term.
Data from the World Economic Forum’s The Future of Jobs Report 2025 highlights that 92 million jobs are expected to be displaced by the year 2030, and leaders could plan for the projected 170 million new ones and the new skills that will be required to fulfill those jobs.
Click on Learn More to keep reading about how we can help you navigate the upcoming landscape of the world of work.
CEO’S CORNER
Upskilling is more important now than ever. Edcor brings multiple educational solutions to the table while making the benefits portfolios of our clients holistic and competitive. It’s no surprise then why in 2024 we were honored with three prestigious awards – BenefitsPRO 2024 Luminaries award – celebrating how Edcor is transforming the benefits industry by making it more human, relatable, and connected. We made the 2024 Inc. Power Partner list which speaks volumes to our business. Finally, the CX Leaders Awards named us a finalist in the “Team of the Year” category. All these accolades truly highlight the ‘extra-mile attitude” we have at Edcor.
In 2025 we will be bringing our experience and knowledge to the conference stage. The Edcor leadership will be speaking at multiple conferences this year on sustaining a high-performing workforce and strategies on how to invest in holistic growth through your benefits portfolio. The upcoming one is Consero’s Total Reward Forum: March 30 – April 1, Coral Gables, FL. I hope to see you there.
Let’s future together!
Adrienne L. Way, Edcor Owner, President, and CEO
INDUSTRY ARTICLES
Read these articles to see how Edcor partner schools are leading the way in higher education with innovative programs and ideas.
- The Hybrid Nurse: Blending Clinical and Tech Skills in 2025
- Best Online Law Certificates for Non-Lawyers
- IT and the Internet of Things
- Why Empathy is an Important Characteristic to Have as an Employee?
- Nursing Informatics: Where Nursing and Technology Coincide
- Ethics in the Age of AI: Navigating The Future of Information Technology
ARTICLES OF INTEREST
Gain information and insight from Edcor’s partner schools in these articles:
- AI, Ethics, and You
- Will DOE Changes Affect My Pursuit of a Master’s Degree?
- The Executive MBA Experience at Excelsior University
- Students Share Their Favorite Tools and Time Management Tips
- Enhancing Gut Health with Prebiotics and Probiotics During Chemotherapy
- Where do I go from here? Read a Grad Student’s Journey
- Important Conflict Resolution Skills for the Workplace
- Reverse Mentoring: Fixing the Skills Gap in Organizations
SCHOOL NETWORK UPDATES
Edcor partner schools respond to the needs of client employees with new course offerings and programs. Read about the steps these schools are taking to serve their students.
- Explore UMGC’s Online Undergraduate Certificate in Artificial Intelligence Foundations
- NUC University offers a Debt-Free solution in English & Spanish
- Tiffin University to Launch Second Doctoral Program
- Funding Your Education: Scholarships, Grants and Beyond at Claremont Lincoln University
- Want to Further Your Education? Discover the Possibilities at SNHU!
- RPI’s MBA for Professionals is now 36 Credit
- Develop Your Skills with UMass Global Bachelor’s in Organizational Leadership
- Explore Bachelor’s Degrees at Penn State World Campus
- Putting The ACHS Doctor of Science in Integrative Health Into Practice
- Learn about the Online Dispute Resolution Certificate from USC Gould School of Law
- Explore Etown College’s Online M.S. in Finance Program
- Come Back and Move Your IT Career Forward at Purdue Global
- New Year!!! Great Discounts!!! Save on Tuition with a Degree from Excelsior University
