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AI Needs Better Humans. We're Building Fewer of Them.
by: Susan Krautbauer, CITADPublished on: 03/25/2026AI is accelerating faster than workforce readiness. This article explores the growing skills gap, what automation is really changing, and why human capability is now the limiting factor.
10,000 AI Courses. Zero Standards.
by: Susan Krautbauer, CITADPublished on: 01/28/2026The IT industry just automated itself—and employers can't tell who actually knows AI. When everyone has a certificate, nobody has credibility. Here's why credentialing frameworks that test competency are the answer.
From Digital Access to AI Readiness: Rethinking How We Prepare People for Work
by: Susan Krautbauer, CITADPublished on: 11/05/2025Access isn't the finish line—it's the foundation. As AI eliminates entry-level roles, workforce development must evolve from digital literacy to verified AI-readiness. Here's the continuum that bridges the gap.
When Everything Has AI Nothing Does
by: Susan Krautbauer, CITADPublished on: 06/25/202578% of companies adopted AI. 80% report zero ROI. Most "AI-powered" tools are just automation with better PR. Here's what real transformation looks like.
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