The Vision
Empowering every American to master the language of tomorrow. Our vision is a human-centered AI ecosystem where access to literacy unlocks the door to the American promise of wellness and opportunity for everyone, everywhere.
ABOUT BESKILLED AMERICA
Empowering every American to master the language of tomorrow.
As automation and AI reshape every industry, BeSkilled America stands at the forefront of workforce innovation — connecting people to skills, companies to talent, and communities to long-term prosperity.
The initiative
AboutBeSkilled America
BeSkilled America is a national initiative dedicated to empowering individuals with the knowledge and skills to succeed in an AI-driven world. Founded with the belief that the future of work belongs to those who are prepared for technological change, we bring together education, government, and industry partners to create real pathways to opportunity.
We champion tech-powered learning that enhances digital literacy, boosts employability, and ensures communities across America are ready for the jobs of tomorrow. Through workshops, strategic collaborations, and public-private partnerships, BeSkilled America is transforming how people learn, grow, and thrive in the modern workforce.
The team
Leadership& advisors
Brigadier General Arnold N. Gordon-Bray, USA (Ret.)
BeSkilled Advisor
LinkedIn profile for Brigadier General Arnold N. Gordon-Bray, USA (Ret.)
- The Futurist
- TEDx Speaker
- CES Judge
- AI Workforce Transformation Expert
Meet the founder
Mike Johns
BeSkilled Founder
Mike Johns is the founder of BeSkilled America and author of Death of a Job, a groundbreaking book examining the fundamental transformation of work in the 21st century.
With over two decades of experience in workforce development and technology innovation, Mike recognized that the traditional employment model was failing both workers and employers. His vision: create a nationwide ecosystem where skills, not credentials, determine opportunity.
His mission is simple: democratize access to high-quality careers in emerging technology by proving that talent exists everywhere—it just needs the right pathways.
The Mission
To spark cross-sector collective action that honors the rich tapestry of the American spirit. In partnership with Intelligent Internet’s open infrastructure, we aim to guide 50 million people into the AI-enabled workforce by 2050—driving scientific excellence and economic growth through a culture of lifelong learning and human-centered innovation.
How it works
CorePillars
Five programmes, built to work together: teach the literacy, certify it, match it to work, put it within reach of a community, and keep the tools open.
AI Literacy for All
Deliver free and paid training via BeSkilled Academy, powered by Intelligent Internet’s open-source agents like II-Agent and datasets like II-Thought for autonomous workflows in research and content creation.
Certified Talent Pipeline
Offer BeSkilled Certifications validated through Intelligent Internet’s specialized models like II-Medical for AI prompting, ethics, and domain expertise.
Job Matching Ecosystem
Build a BeSkilled Jobs Platform integrating Intelligent Internet’s systems like II-Researcher to connect graduates with AI-ready employers.
Community AI Hubs
Establish local hubs using Intelligent Internet’s Proof-of-Benefit currency to reward contributions in building, teaching, and creating, tied to datacenter investments and community colleges for hands-on AI literacy.
Interactive Learning Tools
Incorporate Intelligent Internet’s open frameworks like Common Ground for transparent, step-by-step AI skill-building and verified value creation across industries.
BeSkilled America
The problem
The WorkforceCrisis Is Here
America faces a critical talent shortage in emerging tech sectors. Traditional degree-based hiring can’t keep pace with innovation in AI, robotics, autonomous vehicles, space technology, and telecommunications.
The result? Companies struggle to find qualified talent while millions of capable workers remain on the sidelines, overlooked because they lack formal degrees.
- AI & Machine Learning70%
- Space Technologies65%
- Robotics60%
- Autonomous Vehicles52%
- Telecommunications46%
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The case
Skills Over Degrees: The Future of Work
87%of Executives
Report experiencing skills gaps in their workforce or expect them within the next few years
$8.5 Trillion
Potential economic loss by 2030 due to talent shortages in technology sectors worldwide
62%of Jobs
In emerging tech fields prioritize demonstrable skills over traditional four-year degrees
Proven Partnership Models That Work
Introducing
BeSkilled America
National Network
Partnerships across all 50 states with workforce development organizations, ommunity colleges, and industry leaders
Industry Focus
Specialized pathways for AI, telecommunications, robotics, autonomous vehicles, space tech, and content creation
Skills-Based Credentials
Industry-recognized certifications and competency assessments that demonstrate real-world capabilities
BeSkilled America doesn’t just fill positions, we build sustainable talent pipelines that grow with your company’s needs.
OUR PARTNERS
Proven partnership models that work
17 published partner marks shown.