On October 1, Greater Washington leaders launched TalentCapital.AI, an adaptive platform to help displaced workers find their footing in a changing economy.

The story: The platform was created to support displaced federal workers and build long-term workforce resilience across the Greater Washington region.

• TalentCapital.AI combines the strengths of government, universities, nonprofits and employers into one hub — powered by BuildWithin's agentic AI.
• It offers free job matching, training, reskilling, credentialing and coaching, all in one place.

Worth a mention: The initiative unites resources across jurisdictions to make career navigation more equitable and strengthen the region's long-term competitiveness, resilience and innovation.

Here's why: Workforce transitions like mass layoffs are increasing, leaving many displaced workers facing a confusing patchwork of services.

• Meanwhile, employers struggle to find skilled, diverse and adaptable talent pools.

The solution: A unified platform where individuals can access career opportunities and employers can access regional pipelines of ready-to-work candidates.

What's in it for you: For job seekers, the platform's adaptive AI tailors job matches and training opportunities to individual skills, stages and goals.

• For employers, it opens up a skilled and diverse pool of regional talent ready to contribute.

Here's what else: TalentCapital.AI is designed as a living platform, constantly growing with new partners and opportunities.

• Early collaborations include career events and 200 free coaching packages with Ground Idealist to help job seekers take the next step.
• The platform's expanding network of universities and nonprofits continues to unlock more free training and programs across the region.

The takeaway: Greater Washington is setting a precedent in AI-driven workforce innovation by embedding technology in a coalition model.

• By blending AI-powered tools with human guidance, the platform ensures no worker is left behind and every employer can find the skills they need.

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