OpenAI is making a strong move into the future of work. They’ve announced the OpenAI Jobs Platform, which is an AI-driven hiring marketplace. It aims to link businesses with skilled workers more smartly, quickly, and fairly.
The move puts OpenAI directly against LinkedIn, the largest professional networking site. Ironically, LinkedIn is owned by Microsoft, a major financial backer of OpenAI. The new platform aims to use artificial intelligence not just to match resumes to job descriptions.
It also seeks to understand skills, potential, and workplace needs. This approach will create perfect-fit pairings between employers and employees.
AI That Understands Talent and Demand
In a blog post on Thursday, Fidji Simo, OpenAI’s CEO of Applications, shared a clear vision. She said, “We’re using AI to help find the perfect matches between what companies need and what workers can offer.” The platform will support businesses of all sizes, from Fortune 500 companies to local small businesses and municipal governments.
A dedicated track will help local businesses and public agencies find AI talent. This will modernise operations and improve community service. For instance, the Texas Association of Business will use the platform to link thousands of Texas employers with workers. These workers can assist in digitising and streamlining operations.
Certification Program to Validate AI Fluency
OpenAI knows that trust and skill verification are key. So, it is expanding its OpenAI Academy. This free online learning platform started in 2024 and has over 2 million users. Now, it will include a new certification program.
Starting in late 2025, OpenAI Certifications will confirm AI skills at various levels. This ranges from basic AI use at work to advanced prompt engineering and AI customisation. Users can prepare right in ChatGPT with a new “Study Mode.” This makes certification easy to access without leaving the app.
The company aims to certify 10 million Americans by 2030. It is partnering with major employers like Walmart, Boston Consulting Group, Accenture, and Indeed. Walmart, the largest private employer in the U.S., is already adding AI training to its workforce development programs.
At Walmart, we know the future of retail won’t be defined by technology alone—it will be defined by people who know how to use it.
-John Furner, CEO, Walmart U.S.
Designed to Create Opportunity, Not Just Disruption
AI may change millions of jobs. Dario Amodei, CEO of Anthropic, warned that up to 50% of entry-level white-collar jobs could disappear by 2030. However, OpenAI claims its goal is to support workers, not replace them.“We can’t eliminate disruption,” Simo acknowledged. “But we can help more people become fluent in AI and connect them with companies that need their skills.”
OpenAI is working with state governments, such as Delaware, and civic organisations like the Bay Area Council to create the certification and job platform. This effort is part of the White House’s AI literacy initiative.
Launch Timeline and Competitive Landscape
According to a company spokesperson, the OpenAI Jobs Platform is expected to launch by mid-2026. The certification pilot will roll out in late 2025.
LinkedIn is using AI in its job-matching algorithms. However, OpenAI’s complete system—mixing learning, certification, and job placement with AI—might provide a strong alternative.
Sam Altman is leading a wider strategy for new applications, including speculated projects like an AI browser and social app. The Jobs Platform shows OpenAI’s goal to go beyond ChatGPT. It aims to change how people live, learn, and work in the era of artificial intelligence.