Are schools preparing young people for the future - or for a world that no longer exists?

In this episode of Coffee Charged Conversations, Shaun Fuchs, founder of Centennial Schools, unpacks the AI skill gap, the future of work and what young people actually need to thrive in an AI-powered economy.

Shaun explains why many of the jobs today’s students may eventually do do not exist yet, how artificial intelligence is changing education and employment, and why simply having access to tools such as ChatGPT and Claude is not enough to get ahead.

We explore:

- Why schools should teach students to use AI responsibly instead of simply banning it

- Why a matric certificate does not automatically prepare someone for employment

- The difference between accessing AI and knowing how to use it effectively

- Why entrepreneurship should be developed as a practical skill

- How AI can support creativity, critical thinking and problem-solving

- How Centennial Schools is integrating AI into education

- The NextGen Founders programme, where students from Grade 4 build real businesses

- The skills young people will need for jobs that have not been created yet

This conversation is for parents, teachers, students, entrepreneurs, employers and anyone trying to understand how AI is reshaping education and the workplace.

What will matter more in the future - qualifications, AI skills or the ability to solve real problems?

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