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title: "WEBINAR | Plugged In: Youth Skills for an AI-Driven World"
description: This webinar explores the skills needed for young people to thrive in an era of rapid technological change.
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# [WEBINAR | Plugged In: Youth Skills for an AI-Driven World](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/multimedia/webinar-plugged-in-youth-skills-for-an-ai-driven-world)
Written by [the Tamarack Institute](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/multimedia/author/tamarack-institute) | Jun 20, 2025 2:34:50 PM
This webinar, in collaboration with the [Youthful Cities DevLab Project](https://www.youthfulcities.com/devlab/), explores the skills needed for young people to thrive in an era of rapid technological change. This webinar also dives into:
- Digital literacy.
- Responsible use of AI.
- The risks and opportunities of AI for young people.
- How emerging tech is reshaping education, career paths, and even skilled trades.
Whether you're a young changemaker, policymaker, educator, employer, or community builder, this conversation is your entry point into a movement to bring AI into the national consciousness when discussing a “good” education.
*For an overview of topics and questions discussed during the conversation, please see the YouTube description.*
### Speakers
- Dan Alferov, [Youthful Cities](https://www.youthfulcities.com/)
- Genna Weber, [Youthful Cities](https://www.youthfulcities.com/)
- Adewunmi Ajike, [WomEconomics](https://www.womeconomics.org/)
- Uma Kalkar
- Samin Khan
###### View other webinars in the series:
- Part 1: [Born to Innovate: Youth Entrepreneurs Shaping Tomorrow](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/multimedia/webinar-born-to-innovate-youth-entrepreneurs-shaping-tomorrow?hsLang=en)
- Part 2:[Building Belonging: The Youth Housing Challenge](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/multimedia/webinar-building-belonging-the-youth-housing-challenge?hsLang=en)
- Part 4: [The Green Shift: Youth Careers in a Changing Economy](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/multimedia/webinar-the-green-shift-youth-careers-in-a-changing-economy?hsLang=en-us)
- Part 5: [No Cap, You’re Hired: What Employers Really Look For](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/multimedia/webinar-no-cap-youre-hired-what-employers-really-look-for?hsLang=en-us)
- Part 6: [The Future of Work is Human: Mental Health and Culture at Work](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/multimedia/webinar-the-future-of-work-is-human-mental-health-and-culture-at-work?hsLang=en-us)
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