Skills are going to be transformed with AI. This technology is redefining the relationship between technology, learning and work, in a context in which digital transformation increasingly influences the skills demanded by the market. Approximately the 93% of European companies hopes that the AI transform your business before 2030 and, according to Future of Jobs Report 2025 of the World Economic Forum, technological transformation will lead to creation of 170 million new jobswhile a significant part of current skills (around 92 million) are destined to change or become obsolete. In particular, almost the 40% of the skills that are used today in the workplace will undergo profound transformations.
In this scenario, Acer EMEA promotes dialogue and training initiatives aimed at the educational field. With this objective, the multinational met with the students of the GD Cassini Musical Lyceum of Sanremo for a meeting dedicated to the role of AI in education and in the transformation of the skills required by the professions of the future. The meeting was led by Cristina PezCommercial Director B2B and Education, who presented to the students the company’s vision on the relationship between technology, learning and skills development, as well as educational initiatives and experiences acquired in European projects dedicated to the integration of artificial intelligence in school contexts.
Strategic priority
Europe It already considers artificial intelligence a strategic priority for the educational system. According to the report 2025 Artificial Intelligence in School Education published by European Schoolnet, 13 of the 23 countries analyzed consider AI in education a high priority and introduce it mainly for improve the effectiveness of teaching and learning, prepare students for future job demands and ease the administrative burden on teachers. Currently, more than half of teachers’ work consists of administrative and organizational tasks, an area where AI can offer concrete support. In parallel, 20 of the 23 European countries already have or are developing national policies and/or guidelines on AI in education, with special attention to ethics, data protection, teacher training and integration into curricula.
One of the central themes of the meeting was responsible use of artificial intelligence. It was explained to students that the adoption of these technologies requires paying attention to fundamental elements such as ethics, transparency, data security and human supervision. The guiding principle shared at the European level is clear: AI should not replace human thinking, but support it. Pedagogy must always precede technology, and the use of tools must be accompanied by critical awareness.
Real examples of the application of artificial intelligence in the school environment were also presented. In EstoniaFor example, a national program has been launched that includes AI licensing and training for teachers, as well as expanding access to artificial intelligence tools for approximately 30,000 upper secondary education students, with the aim of developing metacognitive skills, information analysis skills and critical thinking.
Educational experiences in new skills
During the meeting, Acer shared its educational experiences in several European countries, including workshops dedicated to understanding fake news, STEM activities and national conferences on artificial intelligence that have engaged students in advanced technological literacy processes. Likewise, he presented his experience in educational innovation pilot projects, including AI Classrooman initiative developed in collaboration with Intel and active in several European countries, including Italy. The project allows teachers to use artificial intelligence tools to plan classes, personalize educational content, analyze student results, and optimize administrative and organizational tasks.
“At Acer we believe that artificial intelligence is not just an emerging technology, but a cultural competence that new generations must understand and know how to use consciously,” says Cristina Pez, Commercial Director B2B and Education at Acer EMEA. “Our commitment, through Acer for Education, is to accompany schools and students in this process by offering concrete tools, training and innovative pedagogical models. AI does not replace learning: it makes it more personalized, more accessible and closer to the challenges of the real world. Preparing students today means helping them collaborate with technology, developing critical thinking, responsibility and autonomy.”
