(BPT) - Key takeaways
- Despite the claim that AI is coming for entry-level jobs, now is one of the most exciting times to start a career.
- AI is changing entry-level tasks, not eliminating the need for entry-level roles.
- Organizations should focus on rebuilding what a first job looks like in the evolving world of work.
- Companies like Cognizant are building the training infrastructure to support entry-level workers in the AI era.
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