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Career Pathways: Rewired

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Agentic AI is disrupting entry-level jobs and evolving job markets are changing traditional career paths, leaving young people uncertain about the future.

How do we turn AI-driven disruption into career opportunities for young people?

Speakers:

Zhang Dandan, Professor, Deputy Dean, National School of Development, Peking University

Rahul Attuluri, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer, NxtWave

Guan Xin, Anchor and Chief Business News Editor, China Global Television Network (CGTN)

Georgina Mondino, Global Shaper, Rosario Hub, Global Shapers Community

This is the full audio from a session at the AMNC25 in Tianjin, China on 25 June, 2025. 

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https://www.weforum.org/meetings/annual-meeting-of-the-new-champions-2025/sessions/career-pathways-rewired/

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