Workforce Edge Launches Tech Skills Academy to Help Employers Build Internal Technology Talent

New offering provides structured education pathways aligned to in-demand technology roles

HERNDON, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Workforce Edge, a leading workforce development and education solutions partner, today announced the launch of Tech Skills Academy, a new tool designed to help employers build technology talent from within their existing talent pool.

Tech Skills Academy provides structured education pathways aligned to critical technology roles, including areas such as artificial intelligence, infrastructure, DevOps, cybersecurity and data analytics. The offering is designed to help organizations reduce reliance on external hiring by giving employees a clearer path to build technical skills and helping them advance into critical roles.

“Organizations are rethinking how they develop technology talent,” said Scott Deming, CEO of Workforce Edge. “Tech Skills Academy helps employers create a more sustainable approach by building needed skills internally and supporting employees as they move into top priority roles.”

Tech Skills Academy is industry agnostic and can support employers across sectors that are facing technology talent shortages. The offering connects employees to career-aligned learning from education providers including Simplilearn, Emerge Education, Strayer University and Capella University.

The launch comes as employers continue to face pressure to modernize their technology capabilities while navigating a limited pipeline of skilled talent. Rapid advances in areas such as artificial intelligence, cloud infrastructure, cybersecurity and data analytics are increasing demand for technical skills across industries. The challenge for employers is significant: the tech workforce is expected to grow twice as fast as the overall U.S. workforce in the next 10 years.

“Technology needs are changing quickly, and many organizations cannot rely on external hiring alone to fill critical roles,” said Meggie Enxuto, Principal of Technology Education Solutions at Workforce Edge. “Tech Skills Academy gives employers a way to connect education, skills development and career mobility in a more intentional way.”

Tech Skills Academy supports employers looking to move beyond traditional education benefits toward workforce development strategies that are tied to business needs. By aligning learning pathways with priority roles, the solution is designed to help organizations strengthen internal mobility, improve retention and develop more resilient talent pipelines.

For more information about Tech Skills Academy, visit https://www.workforceedge.com/tech-skills-academy/.

About Workforce Edge

Workforce Edge helps employers understand what skills exist across their workforce, build new ones quickly, and connect learning to business outcomes. Through curated, flexible learning pathways, degree or short form programs, a centralized platform, and hands-on partnership services, we design education strategies that go far beyond traditional benefits.

The result: strong internal mobility and a workforce that can adapt to constant change without increasing complexity or losing control of budget.

We support working adults and have helped employers invest over $100 million in their workforce. For more information, visit https://workforceedge.com/. Workforce Edge is a subsidiary of Strategic Education, Inc.