‘AI fluency key to employability’
As more companies continue to see the value of artificial intelligence or AI, Mapúa Malayan Digital College, the premier digital college in the Philippines in information technology and business, encourages students and working professionals to focus on the development of their AI fluency to improve their future employability.
In the Philippines, Mapúa Malayan Digital College (MMDC) is urging students and professionals to prioritize developing their AI fluency to enhance their employability in an increasingly AI-driven job market. Derrick Latreille, the college's chief learning officer, explains that AI literacy entails understanding and clearly communicating requirements, while AI fluency goes a step further by enabling individuals to actively work with AI systems.
AI fluency involves collaborating productively with AI, enhancing work and decision-making capabilities, and remaining accountable for real-world applications. As part of the Mapúa Education Group and in partnership with Arizona State University, MMDC is pioneering the creation of the Philippines' first comprehensive institutional AI fluency strategy.
The college integrates AI into its curriculum from the beginning, allowing students to practice and experiment with AI as part of their daily work. MMDC bolsters its IT and business courses with specializations focused on AI, addressing the evolving demands of the workforce. The college emphasizes its commitment to preparing Filipino students for the real world, believing that strengthening AI fluency will lead to better career opportunities and financial stability for its students.
Mapúa Malayan Colleges Laguna, where MMDC is a part, is dedicated to fostering a new generation of students who can thrive in a business and technology-focused world.
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