Aligning higher education with the future of work

Higher education has always been about creating opportunity. Today, that opportunity is measured not only in diplomas but in skills, confidence, and experiences that carry learners into meaningful futures.

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Your partner for bridging learning and work

We work alongside institutions to close the gap between learning and work. With strong industry connections and a clear view of what employers value, we help turn academic achievement into real-world opportunity.​

Guided by Insights

With a global perspective on the skills employers need today—and tomorrow—we help institutions design learning that goes beyond theory and builds pathways to success.​

Powered by Innovation

Our AI-powered, research-backed platforms give faculty the resources to bring career readiness into every course—and the confidence to deliver it.​

Measured by Outcomes

Our research shows that integrating skill-based programs, AI tools, and digital credentials leads to 25% higher job placement rates—strengthening trust and outcomes.

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Explore the future of higher education in our webinar series for institutional leaders. Each session delivers thought leadership, peer insights, and actionable strategies around workforce readiness, employability, retention, and innovation.

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Solutions for Institutions

Pearson supports the full learning journey—from classroom to career—by helping institutions prepare learners, align programs with workforce needs, and validate skills with credentials employers trust. Every solution is customizable, so you can tailor approaches to the unique goals and challenges of your institution.

Build Prepare Prove  

Build Skills

Help learners gain the foundational and emerging skills employers demand.  

AI-powered Tools

Enhance teaching, streamline study, and personalize learning with AI-powered tools in courseware and eTextbooks. As pioneers in AI-driven education, we’re not just providing AI tools, we’re redefining what’s possible.

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Prepare for what’s next

Align your programs with future workforce trends and build learner confidence.

Faethm

Analyze workforce skills, identify emerging skill needs, and guide curriculum to help higher education leaders align programs with the future of work and prepare learners for in-demand careers.

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Prove readiness

Translate learner achievements into credentials employers trust.

Credly

Showcase learner achievements in a language employers trust. Digital credentials translate learner outcomes into verified, employer-recognized skills.

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Why we’re invested

Across the U.S. and around the world, workforce demands are shifting faster than many institutions can adapt. Here’s a snapshot of what the future holds, and why alignment between learning and work matters more than ever.

65% of jobs will require new skill sets by 2030*

Only 1 in 3 adults in the U.S. believe a college degree is worth the cost.*

Only 34% of employers believe grads are well-prepared for the workplace.*

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Lost in Transition: Fixing the “learn-to-earn” skills gap

Read how the classroom to career gap costs learners, institutions, and the economy—and what leaders can do to close the gap.

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Your partner in leading learners toward careers

Every institution is unique. That’s why, when we partner with you, we’ll focus on creating solutions that fit your specific needs and challenges. Together, we can strengthen outcomes for learners, build trust with families, and align programs with the workforce of tomorrow. Let’s talk.













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*Source: Lost in Transition: Fixing the “learn-to-earn” skills gap