CORRECTING and REPLACING University of Phoenix to Spotlight Vision for Workforce Readiness in the AI Era at the 2025 ASU+GSV Summit
In the second paragraph of release dated March 26, 2025, the speakers have been updated, and should read: This conversation will unpack the value of businesses empowering the workforce versus simply employing it in the age of AI. The expert panel—moderated by LinkedIn News Editor, Andrew Seaman, and featuring leading cross-sector voices: Raghu Krishnaiah, Chief Operating Officer, University of Phoenix; Eugene So, Managing Director, Jobs for the Future; and Robb Doub, Co-Founder and General Partner, New Markets Venture Partners— will offer actionable strategies for business leaders, providing insights into innovative tools and tactics, including those powered by AI, that can be leveraged by organizations today to build an agile and resilient workforce for the future. (instead of This conversation will unpack the value of businesses empowering the workforce versus simply employing it in the age of AI. The expert panel—moderated by LinkedIn News Editor, Andrew Seaman, and featuring leading cross-sector voices: Raghu Krishnaiah, Chief Operating Officer, University of Phoenix; Eugene So, Managing Director, Jobs for the Future; and Vinit Sukhija, Partner, Learn Capital— will offer actionable strategies for business leaders, providing insights into innovative tools and tactics, including those powered by AI, that can be leveraged by organizations today to build an agile and resilient workforce for the future.)
The updated release reads:
UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX TO SPOTLIGHT VISION FOR WORKFORCE READINESS IN THE AI ERA AT THE 2025 ASU+GSV SUMMIT
University leaders and industry experts convene and explore industry trends, innovative workforce solutions, and five years of Career Optimism data on and off the stage at the conference.
University of Phoenix today announced its slate of programming for the 2025 ASU+GSV Summit: a premier global event bringing together leaders in education, workforce development, and innovation, taking place in San Diego April 6-9. The University's marquee event will be an exclusive panel discussion, 'Workforce Reckoning: How the State of Career Optimism is Shaping a New Mandate for Employers,' taking place Tuesday, April 8 at 11:10 a.m.
This conversation will unpack the value of businesses empowering the workforce versus simply employing it in the age of AI. The expert panel—moderated by LinkedIn News Editor, Andrew Seaman, and featuring leading cross-sector voices: Raghu Krishnaiah, Chief Operating Officer, University of Phoenix; Eugene So, Managing Director, Jobs for the Future; and Robb Doub, Co-Founder and General Partner, New Markets Venture Partners— will offer actionable strategies for business leaders, providing insights into innovative tools and tactics, including those powered by AI, that can be leveraged by organizations today to build an agile and resilient workforce for the future.
The session will expand upon workplace solutions validated by findings from the highly anticipated 2025 Career Optimism Index ® study from the University of Phoenix Career Institute ®, which is also set to be unveiled on April 8. The Career Optimism Index ®, celebrating its fifth year, provides critical insights into workforce trends, sentiments regarding career resilience, and the evolving relationship between workers and employers.
Following the panel, ASU+GSV Summit attendees are invited to join fellow industry leaders at the University of Phoenix Career Institute ® reception, 'The Optimism Hour: A Toast to Opportunity, Innovation, and the Future of Work,' at 2 p.m. This celebratory event will offer cocktails, light bites, and reflections on five years of impactful insights from the Career Optimism Index.
Additionally, University of Phoenix President Chris Lynne, and Provost and Chief Academic Officer John Woods, Ph.D., will share their expertise on workforce development and the future of education as featured speakers on the following panels:
Monday, April 7, 2:10 p.m.: 'Mind the Gap…Bridging the Education and Employment Gap at Scale' featuring John Woods, Ph.D., Provost and Chief Academic Officer, University of Phoenix
Tuesday, April 8, 10:10 a.m.: 'Future of Online Learning' featuring Chris Lynne, President, University of Phoenix.
'The insights from the Career Optimism Index ® are clear: Developing talent as a strategic imperative regardless of the current climate, through upskilling and reskilling, is crucial. This can take the form of personalized learning models, new technologies fueled by AI, and more,' said Krishnaiah. 'This year's summit is an ideal platform to drive meaningful dialogue around innovation, career resilience, and the evolution of higher education within the future of work. We look forward to forging connections both on and off the Summit stage as we chart the course forward together.'
For more information on the University of Phoenix's participation in the 2025 ASU+GSV Summit, please visit https://www.asugsvsummit.com/agenda/schedule.
ABOUT THE CAREER OPTIMISM INDEX ®
The Career Optimism Index ® study is one of the most comprehensive studies of Americans' personal career perceptions to date. The University of Phoenix Career Institute ® conducts this research annually to provide insights on current workforce trends and to help identify solutions to support and advance American careers. The fifth-annual study will be published on Tuesday, April 8, 2025. For the research archives, visit www.phoenix.edu/career-institute.
ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX CAREER INSTITUTE ®
Housed within the University's College of Doctoral Studies, the Career Institute conducts impactful research and collaborates with leading organizations to explore broad and persistent barriers to career growth. Through annual studies like the Career Optimism Index® and targeted reports, the Institute shares actionable insights to inform solutions. For more information, visit www.phoenix.edu/career-institute.
ABOUT UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX
University of Phoenix innovates to help working adults enhance their careers and develop skills in a rapidly changing world. Flexible schedules, relevant courses, interactive learning, skills-mapped curriculum for our bachelor's and master's degree programs, and a Career Services for Life® commitment help students more effectively pursue career and personal aspirations while balancing their busy lives. For more information, visit www.phoenix.edu.
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