Artificial Intelligence tools are influencing our lives and redefining education and the workforce at a rapid pace. Vital skills such as communication, problem-solving, critical thinking, managing ambiguity, and creativity are becoming increasingly important as we prepare students, teachers, and employees for a future deeply intertwined with AI. To support organizations, Matt Mervis and the Skills21 team provide keynotes, workshops, and training on the following topics:
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Exploring AI/ChatGPT and What’s Next for AI in Education and Workforce Development (Keynote)
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Planning for Change: Adaptive Leadership in the Age of AI (Keynote)
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AI and the Heart of Service: Strengthening Organizational Customer Service with AI (Keynote)
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Crafting Safe and Effective AI Use: Purpose, Policies, and Practices, for Schools and Organizations (Study Committee / AI Task Force Facilitation)

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Building Durable Tasks in the Age of AI: Creating Lessons and Assessments that Ensure Authentic Student Engagement (Hands-On Training)
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AI Prompts for Leaders: Navigating New Perspectives in Leadership with AI (Hands-On Training)
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AI for the Board: Actionable AI insights for K-12 leadership and governance. (Hands-On Training)
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AI and Creativity: Unleashing the Creative Potential of AI (Hands-On Training)
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Student-Facing AI: Implementing Safe and Privacy-Protected AI with Middle and High School Students (Hands-On Training)
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My GPT: Creating custom bots for schools, classrooms, and organizations (Hands-On Training and Software Development)
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Harnessing AI for IT: Efficiency and Secure EdTech Integration (Hands-On Training)
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Beyond Bots: Elevating English Language Arts (ELA) Instruction with AI (Hands-On Training)
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Career Interest Projects + AI: Connecting Student Passions to Postsecondary Success (Hands-On Training)
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In the Loop: What’s New in AI and Education (Recurring Workshop)