What does it take to shift from degrees to skills-based hiring while tackling the AI skills gap? Lydia Logan, VP of Global Education and Workforce Development at IBM, joins host Laura Hakala to discuss how IBM’s SkillsBuild program and its culture of lifelong learning are helping close global skills gaps. She shares what it takes to build responsible AI guardrails, maintain meaningful digital credentials, and design learning that actually drives employability. A sharp and practical conversation for anyone shaping university partnerships or workforce development programs.