What concrete steps is your organization taking to broaden access to AI skills training for your staff? How are you making sure your training programs are equitable?

We have curated a list of introductory learnings for our staff.  With a goal in 2025 that everyone takes at least 4 of these sessions.  Most are 2-5 hours in total.  

Then we have a Community of Practice monthly to share what we learned about using AI in practice.  Expectation is to show result of Proof of Concept or actual application of learning.  Then ask to provide time to discuss how what was just shared could be extended to similar 'use cases'.  Gamification for those excited to learn and apply... while pulling those that lag behind early adopters along the journey to show them how will benefit them (remove the fear factor).

We have always had a large library of technical training available from 2-3 third parties to all employees willing to put in the time However the company expects you to learn on your own time not during the 40-55 hours they minimally expect from everyone Some leaders to allot some company time for their groups but it’s off the record

Live workshops to create agents and automate existing marketing workflows
Use cases of type of new content and marketing processes to be enhanced via AI  

Concrete steps organizations can take to broaden access to AI skills training and ensure equity include:

Offer Flexible Learning Options: Provide a mix of online, in-person, self-paced, and live sessions to accommodate different learning styles and schedules.

Remove Barriers to Entry: Make training free or low-cost and provide necessary resources like devices or internet access to those who need them.

Create Inclusive Content: Design materials that reflect diverse backgrounds, use clear language, and avoid jargon to make AI concepts accessible to all skill levels.

Target Underrepresented Groups: Actively encourage participation from women, minorities, and other underrepresented groups through outreach, mentorship, and support programs.

There are various platforms and resources available to train staff, the programs are great as well in terms of content. The major aspect lies on staff / employees to make use of it effectively.