Right About Now - Legendary Business Advice 70% of Workers Feel Unprepared: How Instructure Is Rethinking Learning with Ryan Lufkin
New data shows that nearly 70% of workers feel unprepared for today’s workforce, raising bigger questions about how we define job readiness. In this episode, Ryan Alford sits down with Ryan Lufkin of Instructure to unpack what’s actually broken in education and how AI is accelerating the gap between learning and real-world skills.
They explore why AI isn’t replacing expertise but instead demands stronger critical thinking, communication, and human judgment. The conversation also challenges whether schools are teaching the wrong things—or simply teaching them the wrong way.
From the rise of lifelong learning to the debate between skills and degrees, this episode highlights what both employers and educators need to rethink to prepare the next generation.
What We Covered
70% of workers feel unprepared – What’s driving the growing skills gap in today’s workforce
AI in education and work – Why AI requires more expertise, not less
Skills vs degrees – Are traditional degrees still the best signal for employers?
The problem with modern education – Teaching the wrong things vs teaching the wrong way
Lifelong learning – Why continuous upskilling is now required for career growth
Breaking workplace “boxes” – How AI is empowering employees to operate across roles
Connect with the Guest
Ryan Lufkin
VP of Global Strategy — Instructure (Canvas)
Website: https://www.instructure.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryanlufkin
Podcast: EduCast3000
Connect with the Host
Ryan Alford
Host — Right About Now
Website RyanIsRight.com
Instagram: https://instagram.com/ryanalford
LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/ryanalford