
Need to know: Predictions say AI could automate half of entry‑level tasks by 2030. Planning beats panic.
Tasks automate faster than people disappear
Label each task: Automate, Augment, or Amplify.
90‑day micro‑internship model
Weeks 1‑3 prompt fluency, 4‑6 workflow automation, 7‑9 storytelling & insight.
Metrics that matter
Skills density, task velocity, innovation tickets.
Culture first, tech second
Publish an AI charter, earmark 2 % payroll for upskilling, host monthly LLM office hours.
Bottom line
Entry‑level roles are evolving, not vanishing. Companies that reskill now keep talent and edge.