Navigating the AI Era: Michelle Sims on Creating Access in a Changing Workforce

In this forward-looking conversation, Yupro Placement CEO Michelle Sims breaks down the realities of AI’s impact on early-career talent, from shrinking requisitions to the rise of automation-first hiring. She discusses why skills-based evaluations, modern apprenticeships, and barrier-free recruiting will define the next decade of work. Michelle offers a practical yet inspiring roadmap for building talent pipelines that thrive in an AI-accelerated world.

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