The University of Phoenix, in collaboration with Skillmore, has launched Adaptable Skills Solutions, a comprehensive, AI-powered suite of technology, learning tools, and workforce services. The platform is designed to close skills gaps, improve workforce agility, and align talent development with evolving business objectives.
This innovative suite is built to support the transition to a skills-based organization—a trend gaining momentum across industries. According to a global Deloitte study, organizations adopting this model are better positioned to increase agility and respond rapidly to business challenges.
Meeting Business Needs with Skills-Based Innovation
“Businesses need employees with the right skills at the right time to stay competitive, but too often, talent development efforts fall short of delivering measurable impact,” said Leo Goncalves, Vice President of Workforce Solutions Group at University of Phoenix. “With Adaptable Skills Solutions, we’re making it easier for organizations to close skills gaps, improve retention, and drive real business outcomes.”
The new offering brings together:
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AI-driven skills intelligence
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Customized learning pathways
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Workforce planning tools
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Personalized career development
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Affordable education programs
Features of Adaptable Skills Solutions
1. Skillmore™ AI-Powered Platform:
A cutting-edge skills intelligence solution that:
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Generates custom skills taxonomies
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Analyzes job roles and employee capabilities
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Identifies critical skill gaps and maps learning to business needs
2. Professional Development Skills Center:
Provides 100% online, non-credit training solutions, including:
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Pre-built and customizable skills pathways
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AI video assessments to measure learning and application
3. Skills-Based Job Matching Platform:
Connects employers with University of Phoenix students and alumni whose skills match specific job requirements.
4. Tuition Benefit Programs:
Helps employees access degree programs at reduced costs, maximizing the value of employer tuition assistance.
Driving Business Impact Through AI and Skills Intelligence
“A company’s productivity begins and ends with its people,” said Adam Blum, CEO of Skillmore. “Skillmore enables employers to define critical skills, close the most impactful gaps, and unlock insights into workforce capabilities at an unprecedented scale.”
Skillmore’s core capabilities include:
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AI-Powered Skills Taxonomies & Job Descriptions
– Over 30,000 skills analyzed to create tailored role definitions. -
Optimized Workforce Matching
– Puts the right people in the right roles to boost engagement and performance. -
Personalized Career Pathways
– Helps employees chart growth based on current and target skills. -
Smart Learning Alignment
– Maps training resources and assessments to relevant business needs. -
Data-Driven Workforce Planning
– Equips leaders with insights for strategic hiring and upskilling decisions.
Skillmore integrates easily into existing HR tech ecosystems, ensuring a seamless shift to a skills-based approach at any stage of organizational maturity.
A Proven Commitment to Workforce Transformation
The University of Phoenix has a longstanding focus on serving working adults through:
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Skills-mapped curricula
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Career support services
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Digital badges for skill validation
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Employer-focused learning models
This experience positioned the University as a core educational partner in the development of Skillmore, contributing critical insights to its technology and use-case design.
Supported by data from McKinsey studies and the University’s Career Optimism Index®, the partnership underscores the growing need for flexible, skill-based workforce solutions that address both individual growth and business transformation.
Adaptable Skills Solutions by University of Phoenix and Skillmore is a timely, tech-enabled offering for organizations seeking to future-proof their workforce. With AI-powered analytics, personalized development, and measurable outcomes, the suite positions companies to thrive in an era where skills—not roles—are the currency of competitiveness.
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