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  <Title>AI Literacy: Employer Expectations for New College Graduates</Title>
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    <div class="html-content"><p>This webinar is the first in the AI in Practice webinar series for the 2025-2026 academic year sponsored by the University of Baltimore, UMBC, and JHU.</p><p><strong>AI Literacy: Employer Expectations for New College Graduates<br></strong>Wednesday, October 8th | 12:00-1:00 PM EDT, online via Zoom</p><p>Register online: <a href="https://bit.ly/AiP-Oct8" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">https://bit.ly/AiP-Oct8</a></p><p>What AI skills do employers actually want from new graduates? Join us as we go beyond the technical basics to explore the real-world competencies that drive hiring decisions today. Our expert panelists, <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/vudean/" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">Dean Merritt</a>, Esq. from Mindgrub and <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/kobabalola/" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">Karolyn Babalola</a>, PhD from Booz Allen Hamilton (UMBC '03), will share insights on essential AI literacy, ethical considerations, and the gap between classroom learning and workplace application. Perfect for students preparing for the job market, faculty designing curriculum, and career professionals staying ahead of industry trends.</p><h4><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=POAnSywSisE" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">Webinar video recording</a></h4></div>
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