The Challenge We’re Solving Today
Since you're reading this, your a transitioning educator, and you might still be focusing on things like:
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“I’m passionate”
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“I care about students”
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“I’m a hard worker”
Those are all good things. But in 2026, it’s not enough.
Now, companies want to know:
Can you work with AI?
Can you keep up with how work is changing?
You don’t need to be a tech expert.
But you do need to show that you’re learning and using AI tools in smart ways.
Why This Matters to You
Almost every company is using AI now.
It’s not just for tech jobs.
AI is used to:
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Build training programs
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Write and edit content
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Answer customer questions
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Track progress and spot problems
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Plan projects and make reports
If you want to work in places like:
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Learning & Development (L&D)
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EdTech
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Customer Experience
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Program Management
...you need to know what AI can do and how you can use it to help.
What Not to Focus On in 2026
❌ Soft skills only
Being nice, flexible, or passionate won’t make you stand out anymore. Everyone says that.
❌ Talking like a teacher
Using words like IEP, SEL, or lesson plans without explaining them doesn’t help people in other fields understand your value.
❌ Avoiding AI
Saying “I’m not good with tech” is a red flag now. Companies want people who try new tools, even if they’re still learning.
What To Focus On Instead
✅ Learn how AI helps in the job you want
If you're going into:
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L&D → Know that AI is used to personalize training
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EdTech → Learn how AI makes learning tools smarter
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Customer Experience → See how AI answers questions and finds trends
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Project roles → Use AI to save time with planning and reports
✅ Use AI tools yourself
Even small things count! For example:
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Use ChatGPT to write a resume bullet
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Ask AI to help summarize a meeting
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Test how AI can build a quick training outline
✅ Talk about results, not just tools
Don’t just say: “I used ChatGPT.”
Say: “I used ChatGPT to make a training faster and it helped me save 2 hours.”
One Smart Sentence to Practice
Be ready to answer this question:
“How are you using AI in your work?”
Here are some simple answers:
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“I use ChatGPT to help plan learning content”
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“I test AI tools to write faster and save time”
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“I use AI to make training better for different learners”
You don’t have to be perfect. Just curious and clear.
Summary
✅ AI is used in most jobs now, not just tech jobs.
✅ You don’t need to know everything. Just start learning and trying.
✅ Hiring managers want to see that you’re ready to work with AI.
✅ Talking about tools and results makes you stand out.
Your Next Steps
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Try one free AI tool (like ChatGPT or Notion AI).
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Use it to do something real, like write, plan, or organize.
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Write one sentence about what it helped you do.
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Save it for your next job interview.
Hope you'll get to work using AI in your work AND learning about how people in corporate are integrating it into their work.
See you next week.
Steph Yesil
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