higher-education
Microcredentials and badges are the future
The more effectively companies express their current and future needs concerning microcredentials and badges, the faster suppliers will develop programs that meet them.
No time to waste: Setting learners up for success now and for the future
3 areas where higher ed can evolve to meet the changing needs of the workplace, and how corporate L&D can lend a critical hand.
Prominent soft skills for the future of learning and work
Soft skills are the nucleus of a company’s people operations and productivity, but they must also be acknowledged as the most important interconnection between education and employability.
At a crossroads: the intersection of higher education and corporate training
The future requires more partnership between higher education and corporations to shape a more skilled workforce. The challenge is breaking down the technology barriers that have developed over time in order for this to become a reality.
Teaching the teachers: why online learning training will be crucial for higher ed talent prospects
Colleges and universities have the opportunity now to invest in accelerated online learning training for their instructors.
New benchmarking tool for higher ed seeks to address workplace soft skills gap
Quality Assurance Commons’ new Employability Self-Assessment will support higher education programs as they develop proficiency in teaching eight 21st century soft skills critical to today’s employers.
Why companies must consider a strategic approach to employee education
In the current labor market that favors job seekers, this new generation of workers are looking for meaningful jobs with employers that are committed to their continuing education.
Keeping up with (and verifying) digital badges and credentialing
Digital badges and credentials have blown up. Now, we need to verify them through an industry standard that makes sense to stakeholders.
What happens after the MBA?
Tuition reimbursement for higher education is a waste of money if employees can’t use their new skills. The MBA is not just about getting the credential. You have to map a path forward together.
The face of higher education is changing
There’s a disconnect between the way higher ed delivers its product and what adult learners want.
Get Ready to Upskill, San Antonio
UpskillSA! is a collaborative effort by Goodwill San Antonio, Alamo Colleges District’s Palo Alto College and nonprofit Education Design Lab.
Consider the Unconsidered Worker
In the struggle for talent, education is key.