Aligning higher education with the future of work

Higher education has always been about creating opportunity. Today that opportunity is measured not only in academic results but in opening doors to careers through practical skills and workplace readiness that carry learners into meaningful futures.

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Your partner for bridging learning and work.

We work alongside institutions to connect education with employment. With strong industry relationships and a clear understanding 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.

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.

Explore the Future

Helping educators understand how work is changing and guide confident, future-ready career choices.

Faethm

Predict emerging job roles and skills with workforce analytics, helping you tailor your institutional priorities and programs to the fast-changing future of work.

Build Skills

Supporting educators to build practical, job ready skills.

All Access

Give learners the tools and support for what's next. One fee, full access to leading academic and professional resources and AI-driven digital platforms that build skills — creating equal opportunities for every student.

Prove & Connect

 Helping educators enable learners to prove their skills and connect with real career opportunities.

Credly

Showcase the value of your courses and programs with digital credentials that give employers and funders the evidence they need and help graduates stand out in the workplace.

Why we’re invested

Higher education is under increasing pressure to do more - expand access, improve quality, and clearly demonstrate real-world impact.

1 in 3

Opening doors to careers has never been more critical

1 in 3 employers believe grads are well-prepared for the workforce.

Lost in Transition: Fixing the “Learn to Earn” Skills Gap

One-third

The stakes from learning to earning are high

One-third of all productivity growth comes from improvements in workforce skills.

UK Government, Post-16 Education and Skills White Paper 2025

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Skills for tomorrow are evolving faster than ever.

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

Lost in Transition: Fixing the “Learn to Earn” Skills Gap

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Ready to discuss how your institution can lead on skills, employability, and workforce readiness?

Let’s explore what a tailored partnership could look like for you—one that fits your needs, strengthens learner outcomes, and aligns programs with the workforce of tomorrow.

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