Prime Highlight
- CodeSignal is partnering with universities to better connect classroom learning with job-ready and AI-focused skills.
- The initiative aims to help students prepare for fast-growing careers shaped by emerging technologies.
Key Facts
- Partner universities include Northeastern University, University of Virginia, DeVry University, Western Governors University, Loyola University New Orleans, and Stanford University School of Medicine.
- CodeSignal’s model combines skill assessments, applied learning, and career readiness programs aligned with employer needs.
Background
CodeSignal, a company that specialises in skills assessment, is widening its reach in higher education by forming new partnerships with universities to help students build job-ready and AI-focused skills.
The expansion was outlined by senior executives in posts shared on LinkedIn. The company said it wants to play a stronger role in connecting classroom learning with workplace needs, as artificial intelligence continues to change how jobs are defined and evaluated.
Amy Shackelford, Head of Education at CodeSignal, said the firm is collaborating with several universities, including Northeastern University, Loyola University New Orleans College of Business, the University of Virginia, Western Governors University, DeVry University, and Stanford University School of Medicine. According to her, the partnerships aim to guide students toward careers that are growing quickly and demand practical, modern skills.
Shackelford noted that both CodeSignal and its university partners share a common goal of making career opportunities more accessible to students, particularly in fields shaped by new technologies.
CodeSignal provides tools such as skill-based assessments, practical learning exercises, and credentials that are used by employers and academic institutions to evaluate readiness for work. The company says traditional education alone may no longer be enough, as rapid technological change can make skills outdated in a short time.
In a separate LinkedIn video, CodeSignal Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer Tigran Sloyan explained that the company’s university approach is built around three areas. Universities first assess job-related abilities, including generative AI usage, communication skills, and basic machine learning knowledge. They then add applied, hands-on learning experiences into their courses. Finally, CodeSignal supports students with career preparation programs designed to help them transition into internships and entry-level roles, using skill signals that employers can clearly understand.
Sloyan said universities continue to play a key role in developing future talent, but they are under increasing pressure to show that education leads directly to employment. He added that CodeSignal views its work with universities as a long-term responsibility to help students succeed in an AI-driven job market.
