University of Phoenix, OpenAI Collaborate on AI Workforce Training

Artificial intelligence is transforming nearly every profession, creating a vital need for working adults to continuously develop new skills while they are already in the workforce. Recognizing this challenge, University of Phoenix announced a collaboration with OpenAI designed to help working adult learners build the AI capabilities they need to succeed in a rapidly changing economy.

With OpenAI, University of Phoenix will explore high-value AI applications across teaching and learning, student support, career services, institutional operations and collaborative research, all with a singular focus on helping working professionals develop practical AI skills they can immediately apply in their workplaces.

"Artificial intelligence represents one of the most significant shifts in the future of work since the emergence of the internet," said Chris Lynne, Chief Executive Officer of Phoenix Education Partners and President of University of Phoenix. "Our students aren't preparing for tomorrow's workforce—they're already shaping today's. Together with OpenAI, University of Phoenix has an opportunity to help working adults build practical AI capabilities they can immediately apply in their careers while advancing new understanding of how AI can improve learning, career mobility and workforce success."

"AI has the greatest impact when institutions combine access to advanced technology with the expertise, vision and support needed to put it to work in meaningful ways," said Kevin Mills, Head of Education Go-to-Market at OpenAI. "We're excited to collaborate with the University of Phoenix to expand access to ChatGPT Edu while helping foster the capabilities, culture and confidence needed to accelerate responsible AI adoption across the institution. Together, we're laying the foundation for new approaches to teaching, learning and student success in the age of AI."