Save the Pipeline: Apprenticeship in the Age of AI

AI and Your Next Job

As AI takes over more of the “easy” work in software development, many companies are scaling back junior hiring. But here’s the problem: without entry-level opportunities, where will tomorrow’s experts come from? In this episode, Brian C. Newman explores why early-career roles still matter, how apprenticeships can be reimagined in the AI era, and what metrics prove the ROI of keeping the pipeline alive.

This episode is especially valuable for:

• Engineering leaders who want to balance short-term AI productivity with long-term talent growth
• Developers and mentors who care about building the next generation of experts
• Technology executives looking for a business case to justify junior hiring in the age of AI

You will walk away with a practical Four-Step Apprenticeship Ladder, a simple mentor playbook that takes less than an hour a week, and clear ways to measure the business value of growing new talent.

📥 Download the Apprenticeship Ladder template here: https://briancnewman.com/resources/