When it comes to preparing for an AI-powered future, Gen Z has been left hanging.
Schools aren’t teaching it. Employers aren’t training for it. Policymakers are watching from the sidelines. And yet, AI is transforming the world of work — right now.
According to a recent Gallup and Walton Family Foundation report, while 43% of Heartland Gen Zers use AI weekly, only 10% feel prepared to use it in their jobs. Fewer than one in four say their schools or employers are doing anything to help. This isn’t just an education gap — it’s a readiness crisis.
And if no one else is stepping up, then maybe it’s time we did.
Download the Gallup report here.
Don’t Wait for the System — Build Yourself
At the Academy of Life Planning, we believe that you are your greatest asset. You don’t need permission to start preparing. You need the right tools — and the confidence to use them.
That’s why we created Planning My Life — a free, self-directed resource that helps young adults like you build a purpose-driven life plan in an AI-driven world. We show you how to:
- Turn human capital (your skills, values, and passions) into a lifetime of meaningful impact
- Use AI not just to do more, but to be more — more intentional, more self-aware, and more future-ready
- Design a personal roadmap that integrates learning, working, and living with clarity and courage
What Schools and Employers Aren’t Telling You
Here’s the truth: entry-level jobs are disappearing fast. Blue-collar roles are being automated. And even white-collar careers are being reshaped by AI. Waiting for traditional institutions to catch up will leave you stuck behind.
The Gallup study found that students in rural or lower-income areas are far less likely to have AI policies at school — not because of lack of interest, but because of systemic neglect. That’s unacceptable. But it’s also a call to action.
If the institutions are lagging, then it’s time to lead yourself.
Empowerment Begins with a Plan
Planning My Life is your invitation to take control. No products. No intermediaries. Just your future, in your hands.
Whether you’re exploring what kind of work lights you up, looking to build practical AI skills, or simply craving direction in a fast-changing world, Planning My Life is here to support you every step of the way — with free tools, a proven framework, and a global community that believes in your potential.
Start Today — Because Tomorrow Won’t Wait
Visit www.planningmy.life and begin your journey. You don’t need to be an expert. You just need to begin.
AI will keep advancing. The question is — will you?
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