66% of Linkedin users believe that artificial intelligence is essential and should be taught in more detail in today’s high schools. That’s according to the views of the global Linkedin community after they took part in a survey conducted by the Open Institute Of Technology, an EU accredited academic institution led by Professor Francesco Profumo, former Minister of Education, and Riccardo Ocleppo, Founder and Director. The data also revealed that just under three quarters of those who took part in the study noticed that there was an increase in AI related mentions in job postings. This is important as with today’s strengthening economies round the world, job seekers have to be aware of why they need to take notice of in order to help them stand out from the crowd.
Just under half of those who took part in the study also stated that artificial intelligence was a key requirement for many of the companies they were interested in working for meaning that they needed to be more prepared to adjust to today’s advanced technological economy. The better someone is at working with computers and using different kinds of technology, the higher the chance that they will be employed as it will help them to stand in a stronger position.
Around eight thousand of OPIT’s followers took part in the study as part of the organisation’s October 2024 academic year launch. Participants included professionals, students and tech enthusiasts which helped to give a varied view that contained little or no bias. It also provided valuable insights in to current perceptions and trends. The findings highlight a growing recognition of AI’s transformative role which help to illustrate the changing image of different economies round the world.
“The growing awareness of AI’s importance in the workplace suggests that professionals are actively integrating these skills into their daily practices. This shift opens opportunities for innovation and professional growth,” explained Riccardo Ocleppo, OPIT’s Founder and Director. “The technological transformation we are witnessing is reshaping the job market, with AI becoming central to this evolution. Rather than fearing it, we must study and understand it to harness its potential fully. At OPIT, integrating AI education across all degree programs is a key focus. This approach equips students with the tools to succeed in a rapidly changing professional landscape driven by digital advancements.”
Through out the last year the organisation has started offering people different degree programmes in an effort to ensure they are fully prepared for today’s modern business shaped economy. This way they can ensure they will reach their full potential and be able to offer consumers a high quality service which will help the country to thrive. These additions bring OPIT’s total offerings to six degree programs. The strong demand for its Computer Science and Digital Business degrees has led OPIT to reopen applications for January enrolment. Currently, OPIT serves over 300 students from 78 countries, with the largest contingents from Italy (31%) and Europe (36%), followed by North America, Asia, Africa, Latin America, and the Middle East.
“Introducing AI education at the high school level is crucial,” Ocleppo added. “This ensures students are better prepared for university studies and equipped with foundational knowledge beyond superficial or recreational use of this technology. Today’s rapidly advancing AI landscape requires university faculty to stay up-to-date with new developments and emerging applications. This connection between teaching and innovation is critical, as traditional methods quickly become obsolete. Transferring these cutting-edge skills to students is not just beneficial but essential.”
In today’s world there are lots of services and devices which are on offer to consumers to help them take part with and prepare for a different way of life. By taking all the steps they can to fully prepare themselves they can be sure that they can adapt to an independent way of living.
