The launch of Xchange Chicago is a much-needed injection of tech talent into the South Side, and I'm excited to see the impact it'll have on career pathways for residents 
. The fact that over 50 folks have already secured new IT gigs since its inception is a testament to the program's effectiveness. While AI might be changing the landscape of jobs, it's refreshing to hear from Hardik Bhatt that Xchange's training focuses on helping people develop practical skills that complement AI rather than simply automating tasks 
. With 400+ people on the waitlist, I'm confident that Xchange will make a significant difference in providing life-changing tech opportunities for those on the South Side – it's about time Chicago invested in its own tech talent pool 
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. The fact that over 50 folks have already secured new IT gigs since its inception is a testament to the program's effectiveness. While AI might be changing the landscape of jobs, it's refreshing to hear from Hardik Bhatt that Xchange's training focuses on helping people develop practical skills that complement AI rather than simply automating tasks . With 400+ people on the waitlist, I'm confident that Xchange will make a significant difference in providing life-changing tech opportunities for those on the South Side – it's about time Chicago invested in its own tech talent pool !