> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://newsletters.qs.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # 👀 Inside the Skills Intelligence Stack. 🇺🇸 Join us in NYC for the Back to School Summit. - URL: https://newsletters.qs.com/inside-the-skills-intelligence-stack-join-us-in-nyc-for-the-back-to-school-summit/ - Published: 2025-06-13T16:36:28.000Z - Updated: 2025-06-13T16:36:28.000Z - Description: Forecasting, mapping, redeployment—see the platforms behind this fast-moving shift in workforce tech. Join us in NYC this September at HolonIQ’s Back to School Summit. - Author: QS - Tags: AI & Digital Innovation **Hello** 👋 Skills intelligence is emerging as a strategic power move across hiring, planning, and development. With 67% of North American workers needing reskilling by 2030 and acute shortages in sectors like healthcare, AI, and clean energy, organizations are embedding skills data into core decision-making. Skills data is likely to become a standard performance metric, used by HR, operations and finance, to justify staffing models, training ROI, and automation roadmaps. Key insights on this trend: - **Workforce Readiness:** According to the HolonIQ G20 Skills Outlook, the US semiconductor sector alone expects a shortfall of 150,000 workers by 2030\. Skills intelligence platforms can forecast gaps while others prioritize talent upskilling. - **Hiring & Mobility:** Tools like [HireVue](https://www.google.com/aclk?sa=l&ai=DChcSEwi%5FsPTJw-eNAxWBZEcBHYLZJk0YABACGgJxdQ&co=1&gclid=CjwKCAjwr5%5FCBhBlEiwAzfwYuORf8VoP4iN0xAaU-Hltvq3-%5FhRFuSbeg3MsCPye76k0z7oq2umCIhoCHtEQAvD%5FBwE&ei=Wn9IaLdR2a%5Fk2g-t183pCg&category=acrcp%5Fv1%5F48&sig=AOD64%5F3Y8723kqPASITgUImPI3c0z16csA&q&sqi=2&adurl&ved=2ahUKEwi35uzJw-eNAxXZF1kFHa1rM60Q0Qx6BAgVEAE&ref=newsletters.qs.com) and [TechWolf ](https://www.techwolf.ai/?ref=newsletters.qs.com)are augmenting traditional credentials with demonstrated ability and mapping skills from internal talent for smarter redeployment. - **Policy & Education Alignment:** Governments from the [EU](https://erwachsenenbildung.at/aktuell/nachrichten/20231-neue-eu-initiative-fuer-kompetenzausbau-in-europa.php?ref=newsletters.qs.com) to [Indonesia](https://www.ilo.org/resource/news/reskilling-and-upskilling-are-key-create-indonesia%E2%80%99s-skilled-and?ref=newsletters.qs.com) are launching national skills platforms, while [universities](https://www.wgu.edu/blog/skills-based-education-for-the-future-of-work2501.html?ref=newsletters.qs.com) are beginning to adopt skills taxonomies to frame entire programs. Alignment will be key to keeping learners at the center. - **Strategic Integration:** Skills platforms are moving from HR tools to enterprise-wide systems, informing staffing models, training ROI, and automation priorities. Explore HolonIQ’s entire [Skills Intelligence Market Map](https://my.holoniq.com/market%5Fmaps/dNuzUUarjsvZmv2bTKshS/?ref=newsletters.qs.com) to see the platforms powering this shift. [Reach out to sign up for a Demo of the platform. ](https://share-eu1.hsforms.com/2C1%5FV5ni4SEyLILjrqcyQnQfigrs?%5F%5Fhstc=246933147.4a0f9c817dbdb1552dab36c635584622.1688407869224.1749648544329.1749831404162.480&%5F%5Fhssc=246933147.1.1749831404162&%5F%5Fhsfp=4268195782&ref=newsletters.qs.com) [![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f1/d4/f1d411df-6f49-4c75-a302-f8c9e9f59495/content/images/2025/06/frame_generic_dark--8-.png)](https://my.holoniq.com/?ref=newsletters.qs.com) Source: HolonIQ --- ## 🚕 **Early Bird Pricing ends in June!** **2025 Back to School Summit; September 9 to 11 in NYC** [Register now](https://www.holoniq.com/back-to-school-summit/24th-annual-back-to-school-summit-new-york?ref=newsletters.qs.com). Join 700 university leaders, industry CEOs, investors and philanthropy at the 2025 Back to School Summit, September 9–11 in New York City 🇺🇸. Two full days of high-impact presentations, private roundtables, fireside chats, and curated networking with top companies, global foundations, and major institutional investors. [Connect with us](mailto:bethany.hogan@qs.com) for the 2025 Sponsorship Brochure for deeper partnerships. [![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f1/d4/f1d411df-6f49-4c75-a302-f8c9e9f59495/content/images/2025/06/_Images-for-B2S-2025--3-.gif)](https://www.holoniq.com/back-to-school-summit/24th-annual-back-to-school-summit-new-york?ref=newsletters.qs.com) --- ## 💪 Power Moves 🤖 **OpenAI** [**launched**](https://www.techinasia.com/news/openai-launches-ai-academy-in-india-with-govt-support?ref=newsletters.qs.com) **OpenAI Academy in India** to promote AI education nationwide in partnership with the government. ✍️ **McGraw-Hill and Pearson** [**partner**](https://www.edtechinnovationhub.com/news/mcgraw-hill-announces-new-partnership-with-pearson?ref=newsletters.qs.com) **to integrate PRoPL assessments,** enhancing K–12 instruction with actionable student insights. 🧑‍🏫 The **University of Michigan** and **Google** [launched](https://mitechnews.com/esd/um-ross-business-school-starts-google-ai-virtual-teaching-assistant/?ref=newsletters.qs.com) **an AI Virtual Teaching Assistant** to improve higher education and support educators. --- ## 💰 Education Funding **🎓 Udemy**, an online education platform, secured a [$200M](https://www.edtechinnovationhub.com/news/udemy-secures-200-million-credit-facility-to-strengthen-liquidity-and-support-ai-investment?ref=newsletters.qs.com) credit line to expand its AI-powered skills platform and support global growth for enterprises and consumers. 🖥️ **Principia**, a Brazilian higher ed financial management system, raised [$35M](https://latamlist.com/principia-raises-35m-to-prevent-student-dropout-in-brazil/?ref=newsletters.qs.com) to integrate AI to automate processes such as re-enrollment and class scheduling. **💡 Prepia**, a Serbian AI-powered exam prep platform, has raised [$1.7M](https://therecursive.com/prepia-raises-1-5m-seed-ai-exam-prep-startup/?ref=newsletters.qs.com) to scale its AI-driven exam prep platform across +300 markets. **🏫 Taawoni**, a Saudi edtech startup, raised [$1.6M](https://waya.media/saudi-edtech-taawoni-raises-usd-1-6m-to-streamline-training-programs/?ref=newsletters.qs.com) to scale its platform that connects universities and employers for cooperative training programs. **📢 Wolters Kluwer Health**, a global provider of information services and solutions, has [acquired](https://educationinvestor.co.uk/australia-wolters-kluwer-acquires-online-healthcare-courseware-provider/?ref=newsletters.qs.com) IntelliLearn, an Australian company that offers online courseware solutions for nursing school. ---