Steel River launches Steel River Foundry, unifying more than 40 industrial training programs in maintenance, safety, crane operations, rigging and other technical disciplines.
Workforce Development
Three persistent myths can keep L&D leaders from realizing AI’s full value. AI can help uncover skills gaps, measure capability and inform workforce decisions.
As AI reshapes financial services roles, L&D teams must develop both AI fluency and human judgment through realistic practice, personalized learning and proficiency-based measurement.
Field visits can strengthen L&D business acumen, but observation alone isn’t enough. A simple reflection practice can turn workplace experiences into insights that inform better learning and performance decisions.
Cornerstone launched the DisasterReady mobile app, giving humanitarian workers access to free, downloadable training courses for offline learning.
AI brain fry can leave employees mentally fatigued as they integrate AI into their work. L&D can respond with clearer AI boundaries, real-time skills mapping and a stronger focus on workforce capability.
OpenSesame expands its learning library through new partnerships, adding content focused on AI leadership and strategy, human skills, workplace safety and compliance.
APMG International and smart/tasking launched Career Ready Academy, a workplace-readiness certification program designed to help learners develop practical skills for the transition from education to employment.