Colleges and K–12 career programs are redesigning work-based learning as AI automates many entry-level jobs. Educators and researchers warn that students who rely on traditional part-time work may miss out on career‑relevant skill-building and connections. Institutions are expanding internships, apprenticeships and integrated on‑campus experiences to fill that gap. One educator in Georgia uses an AI-powered mock-interview chatbot that gives students real-time feedback on STAR and BLUF communication methods and records responses for instructor review. Administrators say combining AI tools with targeted, credit-bearing work experiences can better prepare students for a job market where AI is changing the nature of early-career roles.