Posted on: July 22, 2025
A New Kind of Skill for Today’s Jobs
Artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing the way we live and work. According to a Forbes article, a July 2024 AI-Enabled ICT Workforce Consortium report found that 91.5% of information and communication technology jobs are expected to undergo significant transformation due to advancements in AI. This shift is reshaping numerous industries, creating a high demand for skills in data science, machine learning, and cybersecurity, while reducing the need for basic programming and coding skills. As a result, employees must upskill in AI to stay relevant in the evolving job market.
Elsewhere, AI is helping customer service teams respond faster—or helping marketers gather and apply insights from data in seconds. AI is everywhere. And that means many roles now need new skills—especially those that help people work with AI.
But learning those skills can feel hard. That’s where smart tuition benefits come in. They help make education easier and more affordable—and set your organization up for long-term success.
Why AI Skills Matter on the Job
As AI tools become more common, virtually every role is changing fast. Employers need people who understand how to use AI responsibly and effectively. This includes things like:
- Knowing how to write effective prompts for AI tools.
- Understanding how data can offer insights and help us work more efficiently.
- Learning about ethics and fairness in AI.
Organizations that don’t help their teams learn these skills risk falling behind. But the good news? Employers can be part of the solution.
How Tuition Benefits Pay Off
Many workers want to learn new skills, but they face roadblocks—like expensive classes or confusing options. Often, they’re paying down student loans from past education they’ve obtained. Tuition benefits help remove these barriers.
By covering the cost of learning, employers can show they care about their employees’ growth. This investment in education and training also helps teams stay motivated and engaged, helping to boost retention as employees feel more connected to the company.
Meet OneRange: A Smarter Way to Learn AI
In a recent blog, we mentioned our partner OneRange—a platform that makes learning easier and more focused. OneRange gives employees access to high-quality courses and tools that fit their roles and goals.
Through BenefitEd’s tuition benefit, employees can use their education funds to explore AI topics—among others—in OneRange and build skills that matter right away.
The BenefitEd Difference
BenefitEd’s tuition benefit is built for real-world use. Our proven implementation process involves identifying each client’s goals and customizing the platform to their needs. In addition, BenefitEd’s tuition benefit:
- Is flexible for businesses in any industry and of any size.
- Carries your company’s brand and values.
- Offers a user-friendly platform for both administrators and employees.
- Provides report subscriptions and on-demand reports to help you measure impact.
Alexandra Tesser, Senior Consultant at Dalberg, described it best: “The rollout was excellent and very easy. Since then, the monthly lift on our end has been minimal. We are very happy with BenefitEd and would 100% recommend them!”
Looking Ahead: A Culture That Learns and Leads
Companies that invest in education create a culture of curiosity and innovation. As AI continues to grow, learning will matter more than ever.
Now is the time to rethink how your organization supports education. Tuition benefits are a powerful way to prepare your people—and your business—for what’s next.
Get Started Today
Reach out to our team of benefit experts and discover how BenefitEd can customize education benefits to the specific needs of your employees. Start future-proofing your organization and employees today with a tuition benefit today.