Nearly 70% of workers say they feel unprepared for today’s workforce—but why?
In this episode of Right About Now, Ryan Alford sits down with Ryan Lufkin from Instructure (Canvas) to break down the growing gap between education and real-world skills.
They discuss how AI is reshaping the way we work, why expertise still matters more than ever, and how schools may be teaching the right things—but in the wrong way.
From skills vs degrees to lifelong learning and workforce readiness, this conversation dives into what needs to change for both educators and employers.
*What We Covered*
* *70% of workers feel unprepared* – What’s driving the growing skills gap in today’s workforce
* *AI in education and work* – Why AI requires more expertise, not less
* *Skills vs degrees* – Are traditional degrees still the best signal for employers?
* *The problem with modern education* – Teaching the wrong things vs teaching the wrong way
* *Lifelong learning* – Why continuous upskilling is now required for career growth
* *Breaking workplace “boxes”* – How AI is empowering employees to operate across roles
*Connect with the Guest*Ryan Lufkin
VP of Global Strategy — Instructure (Canvas)
Website:https://www.instructure.comLinkedIn: (https://www.linkedin.com)https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryanlufkin
*Connect with the Host*Ryan Alford
Host — Right About Now
Website RyanIsRight.com
Instagram:https://instagram.com/ryanalfordLinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/ryanalford
