Guild, a leader in employer-led talent development and education benefits, has released its 2025 year-end reflection highlighting how companies across retail, healthcare, manufacturing, and financial services are shifting toward durable, outcomes-driven talent systems amid AI-driven disruption and persistent talent pressures. Through strategic investments in skilling, education benefits, and workforce mobility, Guild-supported employers empowered more than 250,000 workers in 2025 to build resilience, advance careers, and meet evolving business needs.
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“In a period of sustained disruption, employers are recognizing that resilience, opportunity, and performance are deeply connected,” said Bijal Shah, CEO of Guild. “As I reflect on last year, what stands out is the determination of our learners, along with the leadership of our employer partners, learning institutions, and those in the public-sector. When learners commit to their own growth and partners invest in the systems that help people adapt and advance, it sets the stage for a workforce that’s more resilient over time.”
Guild’s 2025 highlights demonstrate a clear industry trend: employers are prioritizing long-term talent infrastructure over reactive hiring. Key examples include:
Public sector collaborations expanded access to critical roles. In Alabama, Good Jobs Birmingham created pathways to Certified Medical Assistant positions. In Oklahoma, the Employment Security Commission partnered with Guild to address talent needs in aerospace, manufacturing, and AI infrastructure—sectors central to the state’s economic future.
“We are thrilled to partner with Guild to align Oklahoma's workforce priorities with the evolving needs of our employers,” said Trae Rahill, CEO of the Oklahoma Employment Security Commission. “This collaboration will help us expand access to high-quality training and strengthen the talent pipelines in some of our fastest-growing industries. Partners like Guild are essential to us launching all the initiatives we have visioned to invest in our workforce and ensure Oklahoma’s economic growth into the future.”
As AI reshapes roles, Guild emphasized durable skills: more than 80% of learners pursued programs in critical thinking, leadership, digital fluency, and AI—preparing workers for adaptability beyond any single technology. Over 100,000 learners enrolled in AI fluency and advanced data programs in the past three years, with participation accelerating sharply.
Looking to 2026, Guild commits to greater precision in outcomes measurement, AI readiness through practical fluency and transferable skills, and personalized learner support to drive persistence and impact.
About Guild
Guild partners with the country’s most innovative employers, including Chipotle, Target, Walgreens, JPMorgan Chase, Hilton, Spectrum, PepsiCo, Tyson, and more, to build the talent needed for today and a resilient workforce for tomorrow. Guild helps employers identify, develop, and mobilize internal talent — enabling workers to gain skills for in-demand roles and companies to stay agile. By connecting employees to real-world learning, coaching, and career support, and providing companies with actionable talent insights, Guild transforms all talent into high-impact contributors and positions companies for long-term, sustainable growth.
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