Phoenix – September 12, 2026 -- University of Phoenix will join Jobs for the Future (JFF), VOA Northern Rockies, Ochsner Health and Skillmore in a webinar on September 24, 2026, examining how employers can deploy AI-powered skills intelligence to map workforce capabilities and build internal mobility pathways.
Nearly 40% of core job skills will shift by 2030, WEF data shows
The webinar, titled "Making Skills Work: How Employers are Helping Workers Navigate Growth, Mobility, and Change," runs from 12:00pm ET to 9:00am PT. Organizers cite the World Economic Forum's Future of Jobs Report 2025, which projects that nearly 40% of workers' core skills will change by 2030, as the driver behind employer demand for skills-intelligence tools.
Five organizations bring workforce, education and healthcare perspectives
Leaders from JFF, University of Phoenix, Skillmore, Ochsner Health and VOA Northern Rockies will discuss how skills-based frameworks help organizations identify existing talent, close capability gaps and create transparent internal advancement routes. The session will feature practical examples of skills-based talent development drawn from employer and workforce practitioners.
University of Phoenix COO frames skills intelligence as a talent-planning framework
"Organizations across industries are looking for better ways to understand the capabilities of their workforce, support employee growth, and create clearer paths to internal mobility," said Raghu Krishnaiah, chief operating officer at University of Phoenix. He said skills intelligence connects talent development, workforce planning and career mobility in ways that benefit both employers and employees.
Skillmore platform underpins University of Phoenix Workforce Solutions offering
Skillmore, an AI-powered skills intelligence platform operated by Talent Mobility, Inc. and an affiliate of University of Phoenix, provides the technology backbone for the University's Adaptable Skills Solutions, which combines professional development, education savings and skills data for corporate clients. Registration for the September 24 session is open via Zoom.