FutureWork for Companies

FutureWork for Companies is a professional training service from the Learning and Development Initiative (LDI) designed for businesses, non-profits, government agencies, K–12 schools, colleges, and other organizations.

Below are some of the benefits of FutureWork for companies. For more information or to schedule a time to discuss how FutureWork could benefit your organization please contact Dr. Michael Edmondson, Associate Provost.

Workforce Readiness Model

Allows organizations to assess readiness, close skill gaps, and link workforce learning directly to productivity, retention, and innovation outcomes. (See the Workforce Readiness Model)

L&D Paradigm

Activates employee engagement, cultivates talent pipelines, and fosters a culture of continuous innovation tied to business outcomes. (See the L&D Paradigm)

AI Taxonomy

Enables business leaders to map AI competence levels across roles and design learning paths aligned with organizational maturity. (See the AI Taxonomy)

Multidimensional Framework

Helps businesses steer AI innovation holistically by balancing performance, safety, ethics, and human-centered design. (See the Multidimensional Framework)

Generative AI Practitioner Microcredential

Offers a scalable way to upskill teams in generative AI, linking training outcomes to real productivity, innovation, and ethical adoption. (See the Generative AI Practitioner Microcredential)

Short Courses (5–10 Weeks)

Businesses can deploy NJIT–Ziplines short courses via the LDI partner network to train employees in strategic areas like analytics, digital marketing, or AI workflows tied to performance goals. (See LDI Partners)

Custom Training

NJIT LDI designs tailored corporate learning programs that integrate company-specific goals, technologies, and metrics to accelerate workforce transformation. (See Custom Training)