The Shift Towards Skills-Based Talent Development
The labor market's in a whirl, folks. Employers are scrambling to adapt to rapid changes, chasing after 'skills intelligence' like it's going out of style. On September 24, University of Phoenix, with its band of partners including Jobs for the Future and Skillmore™, will dig into this very topic. This upcoming webinar is set to dissect how AI-powered skills insights can give employers a leg up in identifying workforce capabilities, refining upskilling processes, and paving the way for smoother internal mobility. This ain't just another day at the office—it's about setting your workforce up for the future.
Realigning Workforce Needs
Rapid workforce transformation is no walk in the park. We're talking a head-spinning shift here—nearly 40% of core workforce skills set for a shake-up by 2030, according to the World Economic Forum's Future of Jobs Report 2025. With workers fired up about developing new skills, employers need to step up and match that zeal. Sessions like this one could be the rallying call for change, helping align on-the-ground needs with higher-level strategies.
"Skills intelligence offers a framework for connecting talent development, workforce planning, and career mobility in ways that can benefit both employers and employees," says Raghu Krishnaiah, COO at University of Phoenix.
A Practical Approach to Upskilling
What does this meeting of minds hope to achieve? Attendees will hear from leaders in workforce development, higher education, and healthcare—each sharing their playbooks on supporting employee growth and mapping out career pathways. If employer strategies aren't practical, they're just hot air—so discussion here pivots on grounding theory in real-world applications.
- Why skills intelligence is the next-gen tool for workforce planning
- Tactics for unearthing and bolstering existing workforce capabilities
- Ways to nurture skill development and promote career mobility
- Case studies from employer and workforce leaders
- Future opportunities aligned to business evolution
Collaborating for Workforce Innovation
This isn't just a one-off chat; it's a stepping stone for continued collaboration among those who want to get ahead of the curve. The University of Phoenix has been championing workforce skills and learning pathways for ages, tackling everything from barriers to career growth with its Career Optimism Index® study. Their alliance with players like JFF and Skillmore spins a web of insights across sectors, hoping to illuminate pathways to success that organizations can apply to their talent strategies.
Stakeholders in Workforce Revolution
University of Phoenix, along with its tech partner, Skillmore™, are no strangers to the skill game. Their capabilities stretch back decades, tailoring education saving plans, professional development, and AI skills intelligence to aid workforce planning and retention. Skillmore™ requires a separate agreement—but that’s part of the game: everyone pulling different levers moves the needle on workforce management.
With Jobs for the Future helming the transformation of U.S. education and workforce systems, the team-up aims to drive economic growth trickling down from boardrooms to break rooms. You connect the dots, you find the facts, you make it count. Take this webinar with a side of critical thinking, and maybe—just maybe—organizations can come out stronger. Everyone needs a little upskilling nowadays, even when the path isn’t crystal clear.
