Monthly Event Series
The AI Reality
Check Town Hall
Real conversations about AI, jobs, and the future of work.
No hype. No jargon. Just honest dialogue between students, industry, and community.
Always Free
& Open to All
In-Person @ NJIT
+ LinkedIn Live
First Thursday
Every Month
01 — Next Event
Town Hall #1:
The Job Market
Reality Check
- DATE & TIME
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Thursday, January 9, 2026
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM EST - LOCATION
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NJIT Campus
Newark, NJ + LinkedIn Live
What We'll Discuss
- → Why qualified students can't get interviews despite the "talent shortage"
- → What companies actually need vs. what they say they need
- → How AI is changing hiring (for better and worse)
- → Practical steps students can take TODAY to stand out
- → How Newark can lead in the AI economy
Featured Speakers
Industry Panel
Hiring managers from FAANG companies, fintech, and startups
Student Voices
Recent grads navigating the current market
Registration Opens Soon
GET NOTIFIED02 — About The Series
Why This
Matters
The Problem
After 20 years at NJIT, I've watched 10,000+ students navigate tech careers. Right now, we're facing a perfect storm:
- • Students more qualified than ever, but can't get interviews
- • Companies claim talent shortage while ghosting candidates
- • AI hype drowning out practical guidance
- • Newark talent being overlooked by NYC/NJ tech scene
The Solution
These Town Halls create space for REAL conversations:
- • Students hear directly from hiring managers (not recruiters)
- • Companies meet qualified talent they're missing
- • Community gets practical AI guidance (not hype)
- • Newark builds its place in the AI economy
03 — Beyond Town Hall
EverydayAI
Newark
Free Community Training
Weekend workshops teaching Newark residents practical AI skills for everyday life and work.
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Custom AI training for your team: staff literacy, technical implementation, or leadership strategy.
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Direct warm introductions between students and hiring managers. Real connections, not cold applications.
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Whether you're a student, hiring manager, Newark resident, or just curious about AI's real impact—there's a place for you here.