In this “Valley Today” episode, host Janet Michael speaks with Laurel Ridge Marketing Director Guy Curtis, Corporate Training Director Christine Kriz and Central Virginia Community College professor and AI author Corinne Hoisington about the upcoming Laurel Ridge AI Summit. The conversation highlights why the Wednesday, April 1, event is an important opportunity for the region to gain practical, approachable training on artificial intelligence.
During the show, the guests explain how Laurel Ridge has spent the past year participating in the American Association of Colleges and Universities’ national AI initiative, a project that has helped the college understand what local employers and workers need most as AI expands across industries. Kriz shared that many companies are asking the college for guidance in developing workplace policies and building employee skills sets around emerging technologies.
The episode encourages listeners to explore new AI tools, understand how to use them responsibly and learn how to verify the information they generate. Laurel Ridge invites the community to attend the AI Summit for hands‑on guidance and real‑world applications that can help workers, business owners and organizations move forward confidently. Learn more at laurelridgeworkforce.com/laurel-ridge-ai-summit/.