AI + The Future of Work Series

The Series At-A-Glance

Insights from Employers, Funders, & Leaders Shaping What’s Next

A four-part convening series co-hosted by WPTI and Jobs for the Future (JFF) brings together employers, funders, workforce leaders, educators, and policymakers to explore how AI is changing work—and what those changes mean for Workforce Development.

Convening Library

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Webinar 1: June 23, 2026

Featuring

Rob Cuttito, Associate Director of Talent Acquisition at Verizon
Nicole Busch, Talent Development Executive at Accenture
Mindy Deardurff, Director of Early Careers and Internal Mobility at Best Buy
Henry Deng, Employer and Public Sector Partnerships at Grow with Google


Webinar 2: October 1, 2026

Featuring

Brian Aquart, Vice President of Workforce & Community Education at Northwell Health
Merrill Pond, Executive Vice President at the Partnership for New York City
Nakisha “Nikki” Evans, Senior Vice President of Workforce Development and Education at the Brooklyn Navy Yard
Bernardo Flores, Ph.D., President at Quality Wet Paint
Devika Gopal Agge, General Manager, Corporate Growth and Employer Partnerships at Pursuit
Andrew Min, Senior Director Strategy and Digital Initiatives at RxR



Webinar 3: TBD


Webinar 4: TBD

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