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UWM\u2019s School of Continuing Education will host a free talk on Oct. 20 on how AI is reshaping about the future of Wisconsin\u2019s workforce and what employers, educators and policymakers need to do next. The lunch and discussion, sponsored by Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership, will be from 11:30 am.-2 p.m. at 161 W. Wisconsin Ave., Suite 6000, in the 7th Floor Conference Center.<\/p>\n

The talk also has a virtual option. Registration is required to receive the link.<\/p>\n

Register and learn more at this webpage<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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