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Why higher ed needs to get on board with micro-credentials

University Business

Schools can motivate a student base lacking purpose by exposing them to opportunities built with direct input from the industries they aspire to join after graduating. The majority worked in finance (14%), followed by healthcare (13%) and manufacturing (12%). They are more of a supplement than a replacement.

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How Post University’s Career Readiness Model Can Help Not-For-Profit Universities and Graduates: Changing Higher Ed Podcast 172 with Host Dr. Drumm McNaughton and Guest Camille Dumont

The Change Leader, Inc.

She successfully transferred the skills she learned in the hotel industry to the healthcare industry and now to higher ed, where she works in Career Services. After graduating college, I thought I wanted to go into the hotel industry, and that is what I did. I was a healthcare administrator. I really enjoyed it.

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The Value of Micro-Credentials for Higher Ed Institutions: Changing Higher Ed Podcast 154 with Host Dr. Drumm McNaughton and Guest Matt Frank

The Change Leader, Inc.

Additionally, with digital credential platforms such as Credly reporting the issuance of industry and workforce credentials being up 83% since the pandemic, now is the time for higher ed presidents and decision-makers to begin thinking about micro-credentials seriously.

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EdTech Malaise: “He Not Busy Born is Busy Dying”

eLiterate

Then again, some companies—even some industries—may not have effective responses to the changes. As universities realize that traditional enrollments may be harder to reach, I’m hearing a lot more talk about competency-based education (CBE), micro-credentials, and aligning education with skills, and work.

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How can America Encourage College Dropouts to Complete their Degrees

Edu Alliance Journal

As the United States’ employment needs quickly change, industry and government have a pressing need for more qualified workers. Demand for workers in healthcare and STEM occupations may grow more than before the pandemic. How industry addresses the education of employees. Attendance at educational conferences (51%).