HBS Managing the Future of Work

ETS’s Amit Sevak makes the case for continuous assessment

Jun 18, 2025
Amit Sevak, the CEO of ETS, leads innovations in workforce skills assessment and credentialing. He shares insights on the shift from traditional testing to continuous assessments, emphasizing AI's role in transforming educational benchmarks. Sevak reflects on his own path in merging business acumen with a mission for educational improvement. He also highlights the growing importance of skills-based credentials, advocating for equitable education that aligns with industry needs to better prepare students for an AI-driven workforce.
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ANECDOTE

Amit Sevak's Education Mission

  • Amit Sevak shares his journey motivated by a family legacy in education.
  • He combined business skills with a mission to transform education and skill development.
INSIGHT

ETS's Global Assessment Evolution

  • ETS evolved from university admissions to a global leader in educational and workforce assessments.
  • They now deliver over 50 million assessments across 180 countries annually.
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ETS Research Priorities

  • ETS focuses research on personalized testing, better policy data, and measuring emerging essential skills.
  • Skills like AI literacy and collaboration need robust, scalable assessments for future workforce demands.
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