Miami, FL — July 8, 2026 — The Foundation for Talent Transformation has earned the Candid 2026 Platinum Seal of Transparency, the highest level of recognition the Candid Awards Foundation gives to nonprofit organizations. The Platinum Seal marks a significant milestone for the Foundation and builds on its achievement of the Candid Gold Seal of Transparency. This recognition demonstrates the Foundation’s ongoing commitment to operating with integrity, strengthening public trus

Denver, CO — June 15, 2025 — As the world of work continues to evolve, students need more than credentials to succeed. They need the confidence to communicate, the self-awareness to understand their strengths, and the adaptability to navigate change. To advance this important conversation, the Foundation for Talent Transformation participated in NACE 2026, joining with colleges, employers, and workforce leaders to strengthen pathways from education to meaningful employment. T

Phoenix, AZ — May 25, 2025— The Foundation for Talent Transformation recently joined workforce development professionals NAWDP Phoenix to showcase free psychometric assessments, AI coaches, and partnership opportunities designed to help workforce organizations, case managers, and training providers better support individuals preparing for today's world of work. Throughout the conference, the Foundation connected with workforce boards, workforce training providers, community

Miami, FL — May 4, 2026 — Foundation for Talent Transformation Executive Director Eric Shepherd’s engaging, interactive workshop on April 30 at Jobs for America’s Graduates event in Salt Lake City, Utah, helped students build self-awareness, confidence, and career-readiness skills. Shepherd’s session, “Discover Who You Are. Shape Your Future,” addressed young people’s uncertainty about their future. Students explored four essential questions: Who are you? What career might f

Miami, FL — April 25, 2026 —Foundation for Talent Transformation Executive Director Eric Shepherd’s recently led an interactive workshop at the University of Pennsylvania Graduate School of Education’s AI in Education Symposium to demonstrate the combined impact of psychometric assessments and AI coaching on student success. Shepherd’s workshop, “Scaling Student Success: How Psychometric Tests Empower AI Coaching,” revealed how evidence-based psychometric assessments can be c

Miami, FL, March 23, 2026 -- As millions of students and young adults increasingly turn to AI for guidance, a critical question is emerging. Can AI provide coaching that is truly helpful, human-centered, and ethically sound? The Foundation for Talent Transformation believes the answer is yes, but only with the right design. Today, the Foundation announced the release of its new white paper, Eight Coaching Styles: A Standards Aligned Model for Ethical AI Coaching at Scale, off