Human-centered AI readiness and workforce consulting firm Clutch has announced a strategic collaboration with LinkedIn to help California state and local government agencies, alongside higher education institutions, modernize workforce development and accelerate economic mobility across the state.
Under the partnership, Clutch will assist public sector and higher education teams in deploying LinkedIn’s enterprise talent software including LinkedIn Recruiter, Hiring Assistant, LinkedIn Learning, and Talent Insights. The joint initiative prioritizes responsible implementation, measurable workforce outcomes, and human-centered deployment to support the nearly 40 million residents across California.
Modernizing Workforce Pipelines Through Human-Centered AI Infrastructure
Founded in 2019, Clutch works in public-sector modernization, change management and implementation of workforce programs. Working with Clutch implementation approach together with LinkedIn AI enabled job match, skills intelligence and learning platform, the collaboration addresses increasing talent gaps and structural skills deficit in the state infrastructure.
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Initial deployment projects are launching across high-priority public sector and education use cases:
AI-Driven Skills & Job Matching: Connects California residents directly with regional employment opportunities using targeted skill-alignment algorithms.
Integrated Learning Academies: Incorporates LinkedIn Learning modules directly into existing career and technical education (CTE) pathways across higher education systems.
Predictive Workforce Planning: Leverages LinkedIn Talent Insights as a force multiplier for public agencies to map labor trends, identify emerging skill requirements, and guide workforce investments.
Proprietary Implementation Framework: Applies Clutch’s AI Readiness methodology—built around organizational change principles and cognitive behavioral science—to drive long-term platform adoption.
“This is about creating a supportive place for people to build their future, whether it’s mapping their career, seeking a job, or building new skills,” said James Regan, CEO of Clutch. “We’re proud to partner with LinkedIn to support California’s workforce ecosystem, leveraging AI-driven workforce supports and next-generation learning academies to strengthen the workforce, empower individuals on their career journey, and drive real economic mobility at scale.”
“Our partner ecosystem plays a critical role in helping organizations unlock greater value from LinkedIn Talent Solutions, and we’re excited to welcome Clutch as a new Channel Partner,” said Larry Nelson, Head of Talent Partnerships at LinkedIn. “We will continue to work closely with Clutch to provide solutions that deliver even more value for both customers and members.”
Built on Deep Institutional and Policy Leadership
The initiative draws on significant public-sector expertise within Clutch’s executive leadership. CEO James Regan previously served as California’s Deputy Secretary of Workforce Development, while Head of Client Delivery Hayley Figeroid formerly served as Deputy Director of Strategic Initiatives at California’s Office of Data and Innovation. Their background provides direct experience in designing, governing, and scaling the state-level systems this collaboration seeks to enhance.
