Architecting the AI Workforce: Upskilling, Apprenticeships, and Strategic Capability

AI adoption doesn't stall because of the technology, it stalls because organisations haven't built the workforce to support it.

Moving beyond basic prompt training, this session brings together HR and L&D leaders from across retail to tackle the real challenge: architecting a holistic skills strategy that connects every level of your organisation to your AI ambitions.

From data literacy on the shop floor to advanced engineering in technical teams, we'll map out the multi-channel approach needed to make transformation stick.

You'll explore how to:

• Map an organisation-wide AI skills framework that goes beyond prompt engineering to cover technical, cultural, and leadership capabilities
• Blend multiple upskilling channels from short courses and tailored academies to funded apprenticeship pathways into a single, scalable learning strategy
• Align L&D investment directly to business value, turning capability plans into actionable roadmaps with measurable impact
• Leverage apprenticeships as a strategic pillar within a broader, continuous learning culture, not a standalone fix

Who should attend

This webinar is designed for HR Directors, Heads of L&D, and Talent leads within retail organisations who are responsible for shaping workforce strategy in the context of AI transformation. Whether you're just beginning to plan your approach or looking to scale existing initiatives, this session will give you a practical framework to move forward with confidence.