Talent Development

AI-Enabled Engineering Is Changing the Rules for Talent, Skills and Workforce Readiness (Episode Two)

AI’s next workforce challenge is not adoption; it is trust, governance and role redesign. Recent PwC research found that most U.S. executives expected AI agents to drastically transform existing roles, even as fewer than half of companies using agents had fundamentally rethought their operating models or redesigned processes around them. For enterprise technology leaders, the…

Career-Connected Health Care: Why the Apprenticeship Degree Is the Future

Hospitals across the country are feeling the strain—too many open roles, not enough trained professionals, and a growing gap between what students learn and what the job actually demands on day one. Training is getting more expensive, timelines are stretching, and healthcare leaders are being forced to rethink how new clinicians enter the field….

The Employer University Alignment Journey with Kristen Fox, CEO of Business-Higher Education Forum

Across the U.S., the conversation about the value of a college degree is increasingly tied to one central question: Does higher education actually prepare students for the workforce? As artificial intelligence reshapes how work gets done and employers rethink the skills they need, universities are under growing pressure to ensure graduates leave not just…

A One-Year College Alternative: How Pega6 Is Preparing to Train AI-First, Job-Ready Talent

The traditional four-year college model is facing growing pressure as rising tuition, shifting labor market demands, and new technological realities expose gaps between education and employment outcomes. Confidence in the traditional college pathway is eroding among parents, students, and employers as rising costs and persistent skills gaps collide with the reality that many new…

The DisruptED Journey with Tim Maitland at MarketScale (Episode Two)

Education is at a crossroads. As AI, online learning, and workforce demands rapidly reshape how people gain skills, long-standing gaps in access and outcomes remain a major concern in Michigan. Recent reporting on the 2025 State of Education and Talent shows Michigan has fallen to its lowest ever ranking in per capita income, underscoring…

Grow Your Own Talent: How McDonald’s and Skilltrade Are Building a Culture of Lifelong Learning

The world of work is changing faster than ever. Automation is reshaping jobs, new technologies are rewriting what “qualified” means, and a new generation of workers is redefining what they expect from employers. From fast food to healthcare, companies are realizing they can’t just hire talent — they have to build it. They’re starting to…

How AI is Reshaping Talent, Training, and Logistics to Build the Workforce and Military Force of the Future

Artificial intelligence is radically transforming the military—an institution grappling with an eligibility crisis at home. According to the Department of Defense, a mere 23% of Americans aged 17 to 24 qualify for military force without needing a waiver, meaning that 77% are currently ineligible due to factors like obesity, drug use, and mental or…

Building a Future-Ready Workforce: Disrupting Outdated Education with Employer-Driven, Community-Powered, Practical Skills Training

Workforce training is undergoing a radical transformation as industries face critical talent shortages and rapid technological change. Building a future-ready workforce requires rethinking traditional higher education models. These models emphasize broad academic development over targeted skill-building and struggle to keep pace with employer demands. According to the World Economic Forum’s Future of Jobs Report…

AI, Inclusion and Talent Strategies of the Future

As organizations race to integrate AI into every corner of business, an equally urgent conversation is emerging: How do we ensure this adoption doesn’t widen existing equity gaps? AI is both a disruptive force and an opportunity engine, as recent data shows that AI adoption among HR professionals jumped to 72 percent in 2025, up…

The DisruptED World of Tech Talent with TEKsystems: Future-Proofing the Workforce Through Inclusive Hiring and Non-Traditional Education

In a workforce reshaped by automation, accelerated AI adoption, and persistent labor shortages, the demand for skilled tech talent has never been more urgent—or more difficult to meet. The traditional pipelines, namely college degrees and four-year institutions, are no longer producing enough candidates to meet the explosive growth in tech roles. With tech jobs…

SkillsWave Makes Workforce Upskilling Accessible for Every Business – Episode 2 with Tech Titan John Baker

Digital learning is undergoing a major shift. As businesses look to retain talent and equip employees for evolving roles, the demand for workforce upskilling is rising fast. A 2023 McKinsey Global Institute survey found that 87% of companies worldwide are either experiencing skill gaps or expect to within five years, posing risks to productivity…

The New Formula for Workforce and Talent Development: Inclusive Partnerships, Braided Funding, and Career-Aligned Training

Across the country, workforce development systems are under pressure to deliver better outcomes in an economy that demands speed, flexibility, and equity. Traditional pathways, such as community college without clear career prospects, no longer serve enough people well. A report by the Center for Community College Student Engagement found that 42 percent of community…

Driving Diversity in Tech Through Storytelling and Early STEM Exposure with Microsoft’s Bryan Kelly (Ep. 1)

Early exposure to science and technology could be the key to closing the nation's critical STEM talent gap and building a more diverse workforce

Employee Education and Workforce Training: Unlocking Mid-Market Potential Through Technology and Upskilling

Mid-market companies that invest in employee upskilling unlock significant competitive advantage while dramatically improving their bottom line

Employee Education Drives Workforce and Business Growth

Companies leveraging education benefits gain competitive advantage while helping employees escape the burden of student debt

Upskilling Revolution: Embracing Lifelong Learning to Close the Skills Gap in Today’s Workforce

Most corporate leaders see talent gaps hurting performance, forcing a shift from traditional training to continuous workforce development

Training New Semiconductor Manufacturing Professionals is Key to Meet Coming Domestic Manufacturing Demand

A manufacturing boom is coming, but the industry faces a critical shortage of workers ready to fill high-skilled roles

K-12 EdTech Leadership Needs a Bigger Seat at the Table to Overcome Cybersecurity, Staffing, Professional Development Challenges

Technology leaders in K-12 districts face mounting pressure from cybersecurity threats, talent shortages, and training gaps that demand greater organizational i

AI in Workforce Development: Businesses Must Harness the Power of Technology to Ensure Career Development Among Employees

Companies leveraging machine learning tools can bridge skills gaps while creating clearer career paths for their workforce

Is the Traditional College Degree Obsolete? Digital Credentials are Emerging as Key to Bridging the Skills Gap

Employers seeking proven competencies are turning away from degree requirements in favor of stackable digital credentials that verify real-world skills

Talent Management Strategies: Businesses Need to Enhance Skills Development and Hiring Processes for Higher Productivity

Organizations that prioritize upskilling and streamlined hiring see measurable gains in both productivity and employee retention

The Concept of Work and Learning Needs a Massive Overhaul if Workforce Development is at Stake

Organizations risk losing competitive advantage by clinging to outdated talent development models that don't match how work is actually evolving today

Finding the Right Skills Programs in This Disrupted World

Organizations must navigate an expanding marketplace of skill-based training options to bridge the talent gap in an increasingly volatile economy

Apprenticeships are the Key Alternative in Redefining Education Geared Towards a Successful Career

Hands-on training programs offer a practical route to employment when four-year degrees fail to deliver promised career outcomes

The Job Market is Reevaluating Requirements as Skills Begin Taking More Precedence Over College Degrees

Employers are quietly abandoning degree requirements to access a vastly larger talent pool of capable workers

Continuously Training a Workforce is Key if the Telecom Industry Wants to Aim For Network Reliability

A skills gap in network roles threatens the reliability of systems that billions depend on daily

Despite Labor Shortage in the Workforce, Regular Discrimination Continues to Keep Numbers Low

Bias in hiring practices remains a barrier to filling critical talent gaps despite widespread labor shortages

SkillStorm’s Innovative Approach to Skills-Based Hiring in Tech to Bridge the Education-Employment Gap

Tech companies are shifting focus to practical abilities rather than credentials, unlocking talent pools overlooked by degree-focused hiring practices

The Future of Upskilling in a Disrupted Workplace – Part 2 of 2

Organizations that invest in strategic upskilling now will determine whether workplace disruption becomes an opportunity or a crisis

The Future of Upskilling in a Disrupted Workplace – Part 1 of 2

As technology reshapes job markets faster than ever, organizations face mounting pressure to prepare workforces for roles that don't yet exist