Professor Tracey
Sigers
IT Department Chair at NCUS TEC Career College
"Your Date with AI- Are you Ready to Go Steady?"
"Your Date with AI- Are you Ready to Go Steady?"
Thu May 14 - 9:30 AM EDT/New York (See in local time)
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Session: Your Date with AI- Are you Ready to Go Steady?
Is your next career move a date? In this dynamic and thought-provoking presentation, we’ll fundamentally reframe the conversation around Artificial Intelligence, moving beyond the fear of job replacement to the exciting reality of a strategic partnership. This session argues that the future of work isn't about competing with AI; it's about dating it. We'll explore how to treat this emerging technology with the same preparation, respect, and strategic intent you would bring to a critical first date.This talk provides a concrete, actionable, and engaging six-step plan for anyone looking to not just survive but thrive in the age of intelligent tools. Attendees will learn how to: first, acquire AI literacy to understand the true strengths and limitations of models like ChatGPT and Gemini; second, elevate uniquely human skills such as creativity and emotional intelligence that AI cannot replicate; third, master the art of prompt engineering to go from simple searches to sophisticated co-creation; fourth, define value-add tasks by strategically offloading routine work to focus on high-impact, human-centric projects; fifth, prioritize clarity and ethical boundaries to ensure responsible and high-quality outcomes; and finally, commit to continuous learning and integration, viewing every interaction as a chance to grow.
This session is a powerful call to action: Don't wait to be replaced by someone who has mastered AI; become the person who mastered it. We will empower you to view AI as the most powerful co-pilot of your career. To demonstrate the real-world application of this model, we’ll share insights from our own experience at NCUS TEC, where all 220+ employees have already earned an AI credential, proving that this partnership model is not just theory—it's a proven, successful practice.
Key Takeaways
- The future of work belongs not to those who fear AI, but to those who embrace the human-AI partnership—treating the technology with the strategic intent you'd bring to a high-stakes meeting. The goal is to become the person who mastered AI, not the person
Bio
Professor Sigers is a thought leader who guides organizations to embrace their next career move: a strategic "date" with AI. Their focus is on creating dynamic, ethical, and highly effective partnerships with intelligent tools. Having successfully led NCUS TEC to achieve 100% AI credentialing across its 220+ employees, Professor Sigers offers a proven model for continuous learning and the strategic automation of routine tasks, empowering professionals to focus on the work only human ingenuity can deliver. Professor Sigers is also responsible for leading the charge encouraging Women not to be Silent Ditch Diggers and creating their own Self Sabotage. Professor Sigers has graced the Women In Tech stage previously and has been nominated for speaker of the year over the last three years. She is a though provoking international speaker who spans her technology experience across all spectrums.