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June 27, 2025

Teaching the Skills of Tomorrow

How CMU’s ETC and IDeATe Programs Match What Employers Want

By Shannon Riffe

When LinkedIn published its first “Skills on the Rise” report earlier this year, the findings reinforced what Carnegie Mellon University’s Entertainment Technology Center (ETC) and IDeATe programs have long understood: the future belongs to professionals who thrive in collaborative workplaces and seamlessly combine creativity and technology.

LinkedIn’s comprehensive analysis examined millions of user profiles, job postings, and hiring patterns to identify the 15 fastest-growing professional skills. AI literacy topped the list— not a deep technical knowledge of machine learning algorithms, but the practical application of AI tools like ChatGPT and GitHub Copilot for business purposes. 

Read the full article on the ETC news page.