AI-driven job losses prompt Philippine college to revamp curricula

Economists cite the World Economic Forum’s Future of Jobs Report 2025, which forecasts that AI will shrink or eliminate a range of entry‑level roles, including data‑entry clerks, bank tellers and telemarketers, with an estimated 22 % of all jobs disrupted by 2030. The report notes a “big freeze” in hiring and projects millions of positions disappearing while new ones are created.

In response, Mapúa Malayan Digital College in the Philippines is overhauling its programs to equip students for the evolving labor market. The college’s partnership with Arizona State University adds globally‑recognized content, micro‑credentials and masterclasses. Vice President Jenny Chua said, “MMDC understands that our students’ main goal is to acquire job‑ready competencies that can help them secure employment, get promoted, or enter rewarding careers.” The revamped curriculum emphasizes AI fluency, tech and business skills, and project‑based learning to prepare graduates for high‑growth industries affected by automation.