OpenAI is moving into the hiring and training space with the launch of a Jobs Platform and new AI Certifications, aiming to connect millions of workers with employers and reshape how companies hire AI-savvy talent.
The company stated that the OpenAI Jobs Platform will serve as a marketplace where businesses can find workers trained in AI, while job seekers can showcase their verified skills. Unlike traditional hiring platforms, it will cater not only to large corporations but also to local businesses and governments looking for AI talent.
OpenAI is collaborating with a diverse network of partners for the same, including Walmart, John Deere, Boston Consulting Group, Accenture, Indeed, Texas Association of Business, Bay Area Council and Delaware Governor’s Office.
Meanwhile, OpenAI Certifications builds on the free OpenAI Academy, which has already reached over two million learners. OpenAI plans to certify 10 million Americans by 2030 in AI fluency, from basic workplace use to advanced prompt engineering.
Preparation and testing will take place inside ChatGPT itself. Walmart, the world’s largest private employer, is among the launch partners.
“At Walmart, we know the future of retail won’t be defined by technology alone—it will be defined by people who know how to use it,” John Furner, CEO of Walmart US, said in a statement.
The company says that the aim is to give more people economic opportunities as AI transforms work. “It’s all about being intentional about the kind of future we want to build,” the statement read, adding that the focus is on making AI literacy accessible and useful for both workers and employers.
The initiatives are also a part of OpenAI’s commitment to the White House’s AI literacy push. With hundreds of millions already using ChatGPT weekly, OpenAI believes its next big move lies in jobs and skills territory traditionally dominated by hiring and training platforms.
