# Identify and address critical skills gaps

Gain clarity on the skills your workforce needs now — and next.   
Keep workforce skills competitive with AI-driven insights that help identify skills gaps, support talent mobility and enhance productivity.

[See how it works](https://www.phoenix.edu/workforce-solutions/ai-skills-intelligence.html)
## Adapting to evolving workforce demands

Today’s workforce requirements are shifting faster than many organizations can respond. Skills gaps widen, roles evolve, and business demands increase — all while HR and L&D teams work to keep employees engaged and prepared.

Our [AI-powered skills intelligence](https://www.phoenix.edu/workforce-solutions/ai-skills-intelligence.html) supports understanding of the capabilities your teams have today and** can help identify where development may be needed** to support your most immediate business goals.

## Of workers say they are actively seeking ways to expand their skillsets

According to the[University of Phoenix Career Optimism Index® 2025 Study](https://www.phoenix.edu/career-institute/career-optimism-index.html), most workers recognize the need to build new skills to advance their careers—highlighting the importance for employers to clearly identify skills gaps and align development opportunities with workforce needs.

Of workers say they are actively seeking way to expand their skillsets

According to the[University of Phoenix Career Optimism Index® 2025](https://www.phoenix.edu/career-institute/career-optimism-index.html)Study, most workers recognize the need to build new skills to advance their careers—highlighting the importance for employers to clearly identify skills gaps and align development opportunities with workforce needs.

## Align skills to business needs

### Bring greater clarity to workforce planning with real data. Our AI Skills Intelligence can help you:

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Create consistent, skill-based job descriptions and role expectations

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Map essential skills by **role, function and business direction**

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Identify where skill gaps may exist across teams

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Use data-informed insights to allocate resources, develop talent and guide strategic planning

- Support smarter hiring, succession, and mobility decisions

By grounding your talent strategy in skills-related data, you gain a clearer view of the capabilities your organization needs to move forward.

[Explore AI Skills Intelligence](https://www.phoenix.edu/workforce-solutions/ai-skills-intelligence.html)
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## Help employees develop practical skills for your workplace

Once skills gaps are identified, provide flexible learning that helps employees build real-world capabilities — without disrupting productivity.

**Our learning solutions can include:**

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**Professional Development**: self-paced, online skill modules using real-world scenarios and AI-driven assessments

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**Personalized learning pathways** aligned to employee goals and organizational needs

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**Flexible learning options** using your content or ours

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**Tuition Savings programs** that make degree access more affordable for employees

 

All learning experiences are designed for working adults and grounded in practical application — helping employees build skills they can use immediately on the job.

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## Adaptable Skills Solutions aligned to your business goals

Organizations need a faster, more connected way to align workforce capabilities with business priorities.

**Our Adaptable Skills Solutions help you:**

- See skills growth at the role, team or organization level
- Understand what’s working and where gaps remain
- Inform hiring, succession and mobility decisions
- Demonstrate workforce development impact

 

[View our Adaptable Skills Solutions](https://www.phoenix.edu/workforce-solutions.html)
## Ready to get started?

Discover how we can identify skills gaps, empower employee development and strengthen workforce readiness to support the achievement of your strategic business goals.

[Contact us](https://scheduler.zoom.us/d/6zkafad2/professional-development-consultation)