In the age of AI, automation, and constant disruption, the most critical infrastructure isn’t physical—it’s human. Katch Skills is building the digital skills infrastructure that bridges the skills gap, makes learning visible, and powers workforce readiness. By recognizing upskilling and reskilling wherever it happens, we connect hidden talent to opportunity and give communities, employers, and policymakers real-time data to fuel the future of work.

Katch Skills helps businesses and learning providers adopt a skills-first approach by turning learning experiences into verified skills profiles. Identify hidden talent, measure program outcomes, and build stronger talent pipelines. Whether you’re focused on upskilling, reskilling, or smarter hiring, Katch Skills connects you to the skills and data that power success. Learn more at www.katchskills.com.

Talent is everywhere. Yet, we are still failing to maximize human potential. Economic prosperity hinges on our ability to recognize and value all the ways people learn and grow. While we continue to invest in training and retraining opportunities that will lead to a stronger workforce and a thriving economy, we must also adopt tools and strategies that make this vision a reality. 

America is at a crossroads. On one hand, technology is advancing at a breathtaking pace, reshaping industries and the workplace as we know it. On the other, businesses across the country are struggling to find the talent they need to compete and grow. For far too long, outdated hiring practices have focused on degrees and certifications rather than the actual skills people bring to the table. As a result, untapped talent remains sidelined, while employers grapple with persist

Tech Hubs are coming to a city near you. At least, that’s what the Biden Administration says. This week the Economic Development Administration announced the 31 designated projects chosen to lead the development of Tech Hubs nationally. While the Tech Hubs program has successfully branded itself as the shiny new answer to regional economic development, it won’t do much on its own.