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Embracing AI in Education: Dr. Fleming's Guide to Career Prep

December 05, 2025 • Sage Oak Charter Schools

Future-Proofing Your Student's Career with AI Integration

In this episode of Sage Studio, host Tiffiny Webster welcomes Dr. Kevin Fleming to discuss the transformative role of AI in college and career planning. Dr. Fleming explains how AI is changing the educational and professional landscape at an unprecedented pace. With over 26 years in education, he shares insights on preparing students for a dynamic future, emphasizing the importance of academic, life, employability, and technical skills. The conversation covers emerging AI tools like ChatGPT and SOA, the concept of future-proofing careers, and practical steps parents can take to guide their children in this evolving environment.

00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome
00:56 Dr. Fleming's Background and Experience
02:41 Future Proofing Students: What It Means
03:31 The Rapid Pace of Technological Change
05:24 AI and Its Disruptive Potential
10:35 Preparing Students for a Dynamic Future
12:12 The New Career Landscape
15:58 Essential Skills for Future Careers
16:21 Introduction to Tools for Students
16:49 Essential Life Skills for Students
17:20 Building Employability Skills
18:18 Technical Skills and Their Importance
18:35 Implementing the Four Skills Framework
25:23 The Role of AI in Education and Careers
30:28 Empowering Students and Parents
33:14 Resources for Further Learning

https://www.youtube.com/@KevinJFlemingPhD
https://www.kevinjfleming.com/
https://www.kevinjfleming.com/books

https://www.amazon.com/Preparing-Tomorrows-Workforce-navigate-personal/dp/B0DSJDW8D3/ref=sr_1_1?dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.aqBDPf1OHommKuTqjSZs7X6hp9ZS9ZPpJW8gLAxGgEF-JCCQDtrVHq6hTkNty_W1LuYU32v2w4VktVYDng-F5iLuiS_IM5_gvZ0p4DCZG3icALGzus9SkZxipxj1A58uybwGZ0HCYa4fMK6K685A5A.Bej7Q430oDheeGgBWPN6SKHrdugabJd7qp4txT7Enh0&dib_tag=se&hvadid=580766207714&hvdev=c&hvexpln=0&hvlocphy=9031520&hvnetw=g&hvocijid=6982966689105853--&hvqmt=e&hvrand=6982966689105853&hvtargid=kwd-2512626491957&hydadcr=21931_13324213&keywords=preparing+tomorrow%27s+workforce&mcid=6d1f0d2e18c73b16ab9276452a4d2653&qid=1764046570&sr=8-1

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