AI-DRIVEN SKILLS PIPELINE DISRUPTION AND THE FUTURE OF IS JOBS

Authors

Joseph Mansour, School of Accounting, Finance & Information Systems, University of Louisiana MonroeFollow
Tania Prinsloo, Department of Applied Information Systems, University of JohannesburgFollow
Riana Steyn, Department of Informatics, University of PretoriaFollow
Craig Van Slyke, Department of Computer Information Systems, Louisiana Tech UniversityFollow

Abstract

Generative artificial intelligence may be disrupting traditional career pathways, creating a systematic breakdown of talent development pathways due to reduced entry-level hiring. Such a disruption disproportionately affects early career workers. Although entry-level hiring has declined in many industries, the information technology (IT) workforce has been heavily affected. Reduced entry-level hiring creates a skills gap in which there are no clear pathways for workers to develop the competencies necessary for higher-level and management positions. This panel brings together experienced IS educators from two different countries to discuss how their graduates are being affected and potential responses to this looming crisis.

Recommended Citation

Mansour, Joseph; Prinsloo, Tania; Steyn, Riana; and Van Slyke, Craig, "AI-DRIVEN SKILLS PIPELINE DISRUPTION AND THE FUTURE OF IS JOBS" (2025). Proceedings of the 2025 AIS SIGED International Conference on Information Systems Education and Research. 8.
https://aisel.aisnet.org/siged2025/8