Guide: Building an AI-ready state and local government workforce

AI is transforming workforce development across state and local government, but adopting it responsibly requires more than new technology.

This guide explores how public sector organizations can use AI to strengthen learning, skills development and compliance while maintaining the governance, transparency and oversight today’s agencies require.

Download the guide to discover practical insights from industry analysts and Totara experts on preparing your workforce for an AI-enabled future.

Inside this guide you’ll discover:

• Why AI is creating new pressures and opportunities for public sector L&D teams
• The new skills learning professionals need in an AI-enabled workplace
• Where AI delivers genuine value—and where human oversight remains essential
• The governance, compliance and security considerations every government agency should understand
• Why many organizations are approaching AI cautiously
• Practical advice for building an AI-ready learning strategy
• What workforce development could look like over the next three years

Featuring insights from

• Amanda Nolen – Co-founder, Amanda Nolen and Partners and Non-Executive Director
• John Leh – CEO & Lead Analyst, Talented Learning
• Bryn Whyman – Head of Product, Totara Suite
• Liam O’Neill – Head of Product, Ecosystem