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Navigate the transition to
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The free resource hub for skills, roles, and tools reshaping the economy. No login. No paywall. Just what you need to adapt and thrive.

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AI EXPOSURE CHECK

How safe is your job from AI?

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SKILLS LIBRARY

What to learn right now

Skills ranked by demand, with time estimates and free resources. No fluff.

Prompt Engineering & Context Design

Writing effective prompts and designing context for LLMs. A foundational AI literacy skill now embedded into most roles rather than a standalone specialty.

⏱ 2-4 weeks📈 High demand

AI-Assisted Development

Building software using AI coding tools like Claude, Cursor, and Copilot. Build working prototypes and MVPs faster — production systems still require deeper engineering skills.

⏱ 4-8 weeks🔥 Very High demand

Agentic AI & Multi-Agent Orchestration

Building and managing autonomous AI agents that use tools, maintain memory, and complete multi-step tasks. The defining AI skill of 2026 — from single prompts to systems that act.

⏱ 6-12 weeks🔥 Very High demand

AI Cybersecurity

Protecting AI systems against adversarial attacks, prompt injection, and model poisoning — plus using AI to defend traditional systems. One of the most in-demand IT skills for 2026.

⏱ 6-10 weeks🔥 Very High demand

Reading, interpreting, and communicating data insights. Critical for every role in an AI-augmented workplace — data literacy is consistently cited as one of the biggest enterprise skills gaps.

⏱ 3-6 weeks🔥 Very High demand

AI Image & Video Generation

Creating visuals with Midjourney, Flux, Runway, Kling, and Sora. Essential for marketers, designers, and content creators.

⏱ 2-3 weeks📈 High demand

ROLES DIRECTORY

Jobs that exist because of AI

From software to the shop floor to the hotel lobby — roles that are new, changed, or in massive demand. Real titles, real salary ranges.

Builds and deploys AI-powered features into production applications. Works across LLMs, APIs, and infrastructure. The #1 fastest-growing job title in the U.S. in 2026.

Salary $140-220K

Key Skills Python, LLM APIs, RAG

Machine Learning Engineer

Designs, trains, and deploys machine learning models at scale. One of the highest-volume and most established AI job titles across all industries.

Salary $145-219K

Key Skills Python, PyTorch/TensorFlow, MLOps

AI Product Manager

Defines and ships AI-powered product features. Translates model capabilities into user value.

Salary $130-200K

Key Skills Product sense, data literacy, AI fluency

AI Operations Specialist

Manages AI tool adoption, workflow automation, and change management across organizations.

Salary $75-130K

Key Skills Automation, process design, training

AI Content Strategist

Designs content workflows powered by AI. Manages the line between generated and human-crafted content.

Salary $80-120K

Key Skills Prompt craft, editorial judgment, SEO

Prompt Engineer

Optimizes LLM interactions for production systems. Writes, tests, and maintains prompt libraries at scale. This role is being absorbed into broader AI engineering positions.

Salary $90-150K

Key Skills Prompt design, eval systems, LLM APIs

TOOLS GUIDE

The best AI tools, by what you need

Not a list of every tool. Just the ones worth your time — organized by what you’re trying to do.

The most widely used AI assistant globally. Conversational AI for writing, research, coding, and analysis across GPT-5.x models.

BuildWriteResearch

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Conversational AI for writing, analysis, coding, and reasoning. Known for long-context understanding, safety, and nuanced output.

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Google’s flagship AI model integrated across Workspace, Search, and cloud. Strong multimodal capabilities with deep Google ecosystem integration.

BuildResearchWrite

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AI-powered search and research engine. Ask complex questions and get sourced, cited answers. The best way to research topics deeply without manual Googling.

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AI-native code editor used by half the Fortune 500. Write and edit code through conversation. Best for developers and aspiring builders.

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The most widely adopted AI coding assistant. Integrates into VS Code and JetBrains with inline suggestions, chat, and multi-file editing.

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RESOURCES

Curated guides to get you started

The best free and paid resources for navigating the AI transition. Courses, guides, trackers, and newsletters — vetted and organized.

Google AI Essentials

Foundational course from Google covering how AI works, prompt writing, and responsible AI use. Best starting point for complete beginners. Certificate requires Coursera subscription.

Google / CourseraPaid

Prompt Engineering Guide

Comprehensive open-source guide to prompt engineering techniques, from zero-shot to chain-of-thought. Constantly updated by the community.

AI for Everyone by Andrew Ng

Non-technical course explaining what AI is, what it can and can’t do, and how to navigate an AI-transformed workplace. Paid ($49) with Coursera financial aid available.

Coursera / DeepLearning.AIPaid

Harvard CS50's Introduction to AI

Free university-level intro to AI concepts including search, knowledge, machine learning, and neural networks. Rigorous but accessible.

Harvard / edXFree

The Batch by Andrew Ng

Weekly newsletter covering the most important AI news, research, and practical applications. Best way to stay current without doom-scrolling.

DeepLearning.AIFree

SBA Business Startup Guide

Official U.S. government guide to starting a business — LLC formation, licensing, funding, and planning. General-purpose, with a section on AI for small business.

U.S. Small Business AdministrationFree

CUT YOUR COSTS

Pay once, own forever

Between jobs? Replace $400+/yr in SaaS subscriptions with desktop apps you buy once and keep. No accounts, no cloud, no recurring charges.

Detether

Desktop Apps

Apps that run on your machine. Your data stays on your device. Pay once, no subscriptions ever.

All 4 apps

$49

one-time, forever

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deVault

Free

Password manager with AES-256 encryption, biometric unlock, and browser extension. Your passwords never leave your device.

Replaces: 1Password, LastPass, Dashlane

saves $36–60/yr

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deBudget

$19

Full budgeting app with envelope system, split transactions, net worth tracking, bill calendar, and PDF reports. Track every dollar during your transition.

Replaces: YNAB, Monarch Money

saves $99/yr

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dePDF

$29

View, compress, sign, and watermark PDFs. OCR, merge, split — everything you need without a subscription.

Replaces: Adobe Acrobat, Nitro PDF

saves $180–240/yr

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deDesk

Coming Soon$19

Notes, tasks, kanban boards, and job application tracking with pipeline stages, interview notes, and follow-up reminders. One app for your whole workflow.

Replaces: Notion, Evernote, Todoist, Huntr

saves $96–250/yr

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Other options

Open-source password manager with free self-hosted option.

Replaces: 1Password, LastPass

Open-source local-first budgeting app inspired by YNAB.

Replaces: YNAB

Free office suite including PDF editing and document creation.

Replaces: Microsoft Office, Adobe