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| University of Phoenix Launches UOPX Talent Source: A Skills-Based Job Matching Platform for Employers and Students |
The University of Phoenix is introducing a new skills-based job search platform called UOPX Talent Source, designed to connect employers with students and alumni based on specific skill sets. This initiative is part of the university's broader effort to develop a career-focused ecosystem that benefits both working adult learners and employers.
The new platform, UOPX Talent Source, addresses the challenges higher education institutions and employers face in recruitment, particularly in identifying candidates with the necessary skills. It enables employers to upload job descriptions, which are then analyzed to generate a list of required skills. Employers can review and validate these descriptions, creating a customized talent pool based on skill matches. Candidates whose skills align with the job requirements are invited to apply through the Career Navigator platform.
Sandip Bhakta, Vice President of Career Services and Support at the University of Phoenix, emphasizes, "This platform seeks to bridge the gap between recruiters seeking skilled talent and students who often feel they need to be 100% qualified before applying for jobs. We help employers identify talent pools based on skills while giving students the opportunity to apply for open positions."
UOPX Talent Source builds on the concepts established by the University’s Career Navigator platform, which was launched a year ago. The Career Navigator provides personalized career guidance and support to students and alumni, enhancing their career journeys. The new platform enhances this by directly connecting students with potential employers based on their skills.
Francisco Contreras, Senior Product Manager at the University of Phoenix, notes, "We are committed to thoroughly understanding the needs of our students, including their aspirations for professional growth and employers' needs for skilled talent."
The platform aims to support a more equitable talent screening process by enabling employers to adopt a skills-first approach to recruitment. This approach provides access to a diverse pool of candidates within the University of Phoenix student body. UOPX Talent Source offers a streamlined recruitment process, featuring a dashboard that provides insights such as application views and click-through rates.
Leo Goncalves, Vice President of Workforce Solutions Group at the University of Phoenix, shares, "Employers face many challenges in finding skilled talent and can benefit from an array of tools that streamline the talent acquisition process. The UOPX Talent Source program is part of the University’s holistic approach to identifying solutions that enhance employer success and talent mobility."
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