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A machine, a computer cannot take over that,” said Molly Kostenbauder, Seminole State College, Associate Vice President, Workforce Schools.\nWhile AI can help read X-rays, analyze lab results or spot patterns in medical records, it can’t comfort a scared patient, notice the little things that come from experience or build trust face to face. That’s why the bureau of labor statistics projects nursing jobs to grow six percent through 2031. Physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy are expected to also remain in high demand.\nThe same idea applies outside the hospital. Whether it’s building a home, fixing a burst pipe, restoring power after a storm or repairing a heating and air conditioning system. 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