Susi Miller said: “As AI platforms and tools evolve, there is a real risk that learning moves forward in a way that leaves people behind.”
Most still used general training for all staff, with 32% providing the same material to most employees and 40% tailoring it by department or role.
The café is a partnership between TARGET NEL CIC and North East Lincolnshire Council’s Adults Careers Team.
Professor Sam Grogan said: “DigiLabs keep us at the forefront of teaching, learning and research."
Ben Sweetman said: “Organisations need more ways to learn; that’s a critical aspect of the value we offer. BLX is built to solve that."
Course options include creative skills like clothes making, textiles, art, drawing, poetry and creative writing.
The deal will see TU Online’s undergraduate, postgraduate and certificate programmes promoted and available through FutureLearn.
The partnership allows providers to deliver personalised learning at scale, based on each learner’s cognitive profile.
Charlie Kneen warns that unless these technologies are intentionally embedded into L&D, the industry risks entering a dangerous era of deskilling.