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The Future of Entry‑Level Talent: Skills, Pathways and AI’s Impact

AI is reshaping entry-level roles and the future workforce pipeline faster than traditional learning models can adapt. Explore new research on how organizations can modernize early-career development for an AI-enabled workplace.

Speakers

Sandy Rezendes

Head of Corporate Learning and Development, D2L

Sandy Rezendes

Head of Corporate Learning and Development, D2L

Sandy Rezendes is a seasoned leader in talent development and corporate learning and currently serves as Head of Corporate Learning and Development at leading LMS provider D2L. She brings extensive experience from senior leadership roles at Ameriprise Financial Services, Manulife/John Hancock, Bank of America Merrill Lynch, Citizens Bank and Fidelity Investments. Throughout her career, Sandy has built a reputation for driving innovative learning strategies, fostering leadership growth and creating cultures of continuous development. Her global expertise and results-driven approach have transformed learning organizations, enabling companies to adapt, grow and thrive in today’s rapidly evolving business environment.

About This Webinar

Artificial intelligence is rapidly changing job expectations, required capabilities and the pathways organizations use to develop future talent. As AI transforms the workplace, many traditional learning and development models are struggling to keep pace.

In this session, we’ll explore D2L’s latest research on how AI is reshaping early-career work, the evolving skills employers now prioritize and where organizations have opportunities to strengthen capability development. We’ll examine where legacy training approaches may no longer align with business needs and discuss practical strategies for building a more resilient workforce pipeline.

What to Expect

  • Research insights on AI and workforce development
  • Emerging skills employers are prioritizing
  • Strategies for modernizing early-career development

Who Should Attend

  • Learning and development leaders
  • HR and talent development professionals
  • Corporate training teams

Key Takeaways

  • Identify how generative AI is redefining the scope and expectations of traditional entry‑level roles and what this means for training models.
  • Evaluate the emerging skill sets employers now prioritize for early‑career employees in an AI‑enabled workplace.
  • Apply research findings to strengthen talent development strategies and redesign early career pathways for the future workforce.

When organizations invest in learning, they invest in people.

In this video, you’ll meet the person behind the role. Sandy shares what first drew her to learning and development, why she believes L&D leaders have an important voice at the leadership table and what continues to inspire her work helping organizations support people’s growth through learning.
You’ll also get a glimpse of the passions that shape her perspective—from travel and nature to her love of history.