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What forward-looking CIOs are doing differently
Don’t worry; I’m not just asking questions without having some answers. I’ve learned several lessons from tech leaders I admire, and can also draw on my own experience implementing AI at Per Scholas.
First, lean into skills-first hiring. Identify the specific technical and durable skills a role actually requires, and distinguish what candidates must know on day one versus what they can learn on the job. (Try to be flexible on that front — the ability to learn and adapt is often more important than knowledge of a specific tool, especially when that tool could change quickly.)
Second, invest in career development. Accenture — one of the largest AI services providers — sources 20% of its entry-level hires from its apprenticeship program. Barclays Apprenticeships program offers entry-level talent the opportunity to develop targeted skills working side by side with more experienced workers. And then there are Per Scholas’ employer partners (including Accenture and Barclays), who not only hire our graduates but help design our curriculum, ensuring that our training reflects their real-time needs.