(BPT) - Key Takeaways:
- Workers must invest in lifelong learning and upskilling to remain employable in five years.
- AI skills are one of the most valuable skills for workers in 2026 and beyond. However, many workers are left to learn these skills without guidance.
- DeVry University offers entry-level and leadership employees eight AI courses to build their AI skills with the help of real-time agentic AI learning coaches.
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