What was Kimberly Brady's job at Costco?

She sold electronics and jewelry.

Why did Kimberly Brady want to retrain?

She wanted a new job because her current job was low-paid and being reshaped by AI.

What did Kimberly Brady do to retrain?

She taught herself opticianry from textbooks and YouTube and passed two national board exams.

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Can America retrain workers before AI leaves them behind?

First publishedAug 2, 17:51 UTC

Last updatedAug 2, 20:35 UTC · 13m ago

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Kimberly Brady, a 53-year-old Californian, tried to retrain for a new job in opticianry but was unsuccessful.

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Kimberly Brady had a low-paid job at Costco. She wanted to retrain for a new job in opticianry. She spent six months learning and passed two exams, but it was not enough.

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This story is important because it shows the challenges people face when trying to adapt to new technologies and find new jobs.

In brief

What was Kimberly Brady's job at Costco?: She sold electronics and jewelry.
Why did Kimberly Brady want to retrain?: She wanted a new job because her current job was low-paid and being reshaped by AI.
What did Kimberly Brady do to retrain?: She taught herself opticianry from textbooks and YouTube and passed two national board exams.

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The outlets focus on the challenges people face when trying to adapt to new technologies and find new jobs.

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The Economist · USAug 2, 17:51Highlights the difficulties of adapting to new technologies