These experiences from Nona, Laura and Chelsea underscore the profound impact of digital credentials in bridging the gap between academic theory and real-world application, offering tangible benefits from enhanced communication to accelerated career advancement. Bringing in the voices of learners and other stakeholders is one of the Six Steps for a Successful Credential Program, released by 1EdTech after a case study review. We are now beyond theoretical discussions and can engage directly with students and professionals, like those featured on the panel, in a way that truly serves the needs of today’s evolving workforce.
Thursday, April 3, 2025
Wednesday, April 2, 2025
Town offers internships for college students - Mid-Island Times
The Town of Oyster Bay has announced the return of internship opportunities for college students who are looking to gain meaningful work experience. The Town will offer an internship program for the 2025 summer season. “Internships give students an advantage over other job seekers when it comes to work readiness, and I am proud that the Town will once again provide that opportunity for our residents,” Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino said. “This internship program provides an invaluable opportunity for students to receive mentorship and supervision from experienced government professionals.” This program compensates students at a competitive rate of $18 an hour, and students will work 19.5 hours per week.
Tuesday, April 1, 2025
Internship Competition Is Fierce. Here’s How Colleges Can Help Students Win Them - Christine Y. Cruzvergara, Forbes
Internships rank among the high-impact practices that provide immediate benefits to participants. Not only do internships allow students to explore industries, companies and roles that equip them to make more informed career decisions, they improve the likelihood that college graduates will find jobs that make use of their degrees. Despite rising interest in internships, new data reveals that only about half of recent college graduates said they had an internship while in school, while 12% of current students don’t expect to participate in an internship before they graduate. It’s not for lack of interest. Students say packed schedules, overwhelming course loads, a lack of opportunity, financial constraints and even location can make it difficult to secure an internship.
Monday, March 31, 2025
Sask Polytech to advance nuclear energy training opportunities - John Flatters, CTV News
Saskatchewan Polytech has signed a first of its kind memorandum of understanding (MOU) that hopes to make the province a leader in the nuclear sector. The MOU is with the University Network of Excellence in Nuclear Engineering (UNENE). “It feels pretty good actually,” said Larry Rosia, president and CEO of Sask Polytech. “To be the first to sign this MOU with UNENE, we’re very proud of that.” The partnership hopes to address workforce gaps by transitioning skilled workers into the industry, or by providing upskilling opportunities within the sector.
Sunday, March 30, 2025
CAI seeks proposals on online certificate programs - Sean Corp, the University of Michigan Record
The Center for Academic Innovation is accepting proposals for online certificate programs that equip learners with in-demand skills across industries. The certificate programs can be non-credit, for-credit, or stackable toward a degree and will be hosted on Michigan Online. Priority areas of interest include certificate programs that focus on artificial intelligence, and human, industry or technology skills. Proposals that integrate interdisciplinary concepts, emerging technologies, innovative learning approaches and industry partnerships are highly encouraged.
Saturday, March 29, 2025
Mapúa Malayan Digital College launches certification programs for working students - Pamela Pascual, Daily Tribune
In celebration of National Working Students Day, Mapúa Malayan Digital College (MMDC) launched the Career Leap Pad, a series of fully online certification programs aimed at equipping working students with specialized skills for the growing gig economy. The Philippines will mark its first-ever National Working Students Day on 21 March 2025, honoring students who balance work and education to support themselves. “The MMDC Career Leap Pad is designed for modern learners seeking to advance their careers despite setbacks in their college education. Through these certification programs, participants gain valuable microcredentials, serving as stepping stones to better opportunities,” MMDC Vice President Jenny Velasco-Chua said. Read more at: https://tribune.net.ph/2025/03/19/map%C3%BAa-malayan-digital-college-launches-certification-programs-for-working-students
Friday, March 28, 2025
ECIU University’s achievements stand out in a European Commission report - Global Education Report
At the end of January, The European Commission published a landmark report assessing the outcomes and potential of the European Universities Initiative. The report underscores the Initiative’s achievements, highlights its challenges, and sets a course for future policy and investment to ensure its continued success. ECIU University stands out prominently in the report; it is referenced 97 times for its best practices and achievements. The findings affirm ECIU University’s pioneering role in shaping the future of European higher education.
Thursday, March 27, 2025
New Yale Certificate For Professionals To Lead Transition To Safer Chemicals And Processes - Shiksha Study Abroad
Yale University has launched a nine-month Green Chemistry for Climate and Sustainability Certificate Program. Bataua Fund supported this program and it is designed for those who want to develop their understanding of green engineering principles and green chemistry to minimize the undesired environmental and biological impacts of chemicals in industrialized nations and the Global South and to mitigate climate change. Paul Anastas, the Teresa and H. John Heinz III Professor in the Practice of Chemistry for the Environment and director of CGCG said, “The challenges that we're facing in the world around sustainability, climate change, biodiversity loss, resource depletion, all come down to the chemicals, the materials, the molecules that are the basis of our society and our economy. Green chemistry is not just understanding the problems, it's identifying and implementing the solutions."
Wednesday, March 26, 2025
Unis and industry unite to close critical tech skills gap - Financial Review
Industries across Australia are facing an urgent need for specialised workforce training as rapid technological advancements, shifting sustainability demands and evolving healthcare needs reshape the job market. Skills shortages in these sectors are threatening to stall innovation and economic growth, forcing businesses to rethink how they upskill their employees. Universities are stepping in to bridge this gap, developing targeted training programs that align closely with industry needs to ensure businesses can keep pace with these changes.
Tuesday, March 25, 2025
Micro-credentials offer new opportunities for students to showcase experience - Whitney Baxter, Iowa State
Students involved with the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Pathways to Innovation and Leadership program can earn micro-credentials by participating in hands-on workshops, completing real-world experiential learning opportunities and enhancing their career-readiness skills. But what are micro-credentials, exactly? Micro-credentials are short, focused programs that allow students “to gain and showcase specific skills or knowledge through various learning experiences,” according to Iowa State University’s Center for Excellence in Learning and Teaching. “Micro-credentials help students stand out in the job market,” said Amy Mendee, CALS Pathways to Innovation and Leadership program coordinator. “Along with the digital badges students can display on their LinkedIn accounts, micro-credentials provide an extra layer of proof that students have the skills needed to be successful in the job they’re applying for.”
Monday, March 24, 2025
WHO Academy launches six online courses ahead of World TB Day 2025
In the lead up to World Tuberculosis (TB) Day 2025, the World Health Organization (WHO) has re-launched a suite of six online courses under its new e-learning platform, WHO Academy, that are designed to strengthen global capacity to combat TB through enhanced surveillance, diagnostics, treatment and social support systems. These courses, developed by WHO’s Global Tuberculosis Programme, provide critical knowledge and practical skills to health workers, laboratory experts, programme managers and policy makers worldwide.
Sunday, March 23, 2025
Talent and Culture provides professional development resources to all employees - Mountaineer News
Trainings are designed to enhance organizational effectiveness and positively impact employee engagement, and are available in several formats to accommodate different learning styles and preferences. Formats include the following:
eLearning courses, which are online, on-demand and self-paced.
Microlearning courses, which are short online courses focused on one learning objective.
Recorded webinars, which are past recorded courses with a virtual facilitator.
Live training sessions, which are in-person or virtual and instructor-led.
Course topics include effective performance management, communication, customer service, building a strong team and more.
Saturday, March 22, 2025
Beyond Transfer: Insights from a Survey of American Adults - Public Agenda
Nearly four in ten respondents (39 percent) have tried to transfer credits toward earning higher education credentials. Among those, most tried to transfer credits toward earning a bachelor’s degree and nearly half have done so within the past five years. One-quarter of respondents who have tried to transfer credits say they were able to transfer only a few or none of the credits they earned and 37 percent found the process of trying to transfer credits to be difficult. More white than Black or Latino respondents say they transferred all or most of their credits and more say the process of transferring credits was easy. The most often cited reason credits were unable to transfer is because the college being transferred to did not accept or recognize the credits, work experience, or prior learning. Most respondents who have tried to transfer credits report negative experiences, including one in five who had to repeat classes they had already taken.
Friday, March 21, 2025
Funding Student Success: Eliminating Transportation Barriers - Ashley Mowreader, Inside Higher Ed
Grant funding for green programs will support clean transportation offerings for a North Carolina community college, as well as skilled trades training for green jobs. Even for students who do have access to their own transportation, research from Florida Atlantic University found a connection between poor mental health of commuter students and their likelihood to be in a car crash, which could further impact students’ retention and completion, as well as their mental and physical health. The new vans will provide accessible transportation for students to participate in curricular and extracurricular activities, as well as increase access for residents to engage in the new skilled trades program launching at GTCC, Clarke says.
Thursday, March 20, 2025
Small is beautiful for learners tackling microcredentials - Rob Telfer, FE Week
The global Micro-credentials Courses Market size expanded rapidly in 2024 and will grow substantially by 2032, according to Business Research Insights‘ analysis. A YouGov survey of almost 4,000 UK graduates found most of those who paid higher tuition fees are significantly more likely to feel that the cost of their education was bad value for money. The poll is just the latest symptom of a growing trend where students are increasingly turning away from the traditional three and four-year university programmes in favour of other further education options.
Wednesday, March 19, 2025
Master's in Natural Language Processing - Dublin City University
This master's degree combines the disciplines of artificial intelligence, linguistics, and computer science, providing students with a comprehensive understanding of natural language processing and its applications. Students will be taught by leading academics who have extensive experience in natural language processing, data science, artificial intelligence, and machine learning. The programme features a series of guest lectures delivered by industry experts in natural language processing, as well as practicum supervision, ensuring students gain practical experience in this rapidly growing field. The nine-month intensive curriculum builds upon the students' prior background in computer science, preparing them for successful careers in this dynamic and transformative industry.
Tuesday, March 18, 2025
First UK courses in Agricultural Communications open for applications - Farming.co
Scotland's Rural College (SRUC) will teach students on its new online micro-credentials courses how to tailor their messages for different audiences and to track their impact, including how to get the most out of social media. Course lecturer Dr Jeff Miller, a tenured professor of agricultural communications at the University of Arkansas, said: "Agricultural communications courses have been established in the United States for a number of years and I think there's a growing need for the discipline to be introduced in the UK. "One of the keys to strengthening the agriculture industry in the UK lies in communicating about its national importance and about the industry's commitment to improving both the economic and environmental aspects of producing food."
Monday, March 17, 2025
The rise of skills-based learning: A new era in education and employment - P V Ramana, the Hans India
The job market is undergoing a major transformation as employers shift their focus from degrees to skills. By 2025, nearly 50% of employees will need reskilling, making hands-on expertise more valuable than traditional qualifications. As industries evolve, skills-based learning through micro-credentials, online courses, and bootcamps is becoming the preferred pathway to career success.
Sunday, March 16, 2025
The Future of Apprenticeships Under Trump - Sara Weissman, Inside Higher Ed
Advocates for apprenticeship programs came into a second Trump administration with a rosy outlook on their future. Historically, these on-the-job training programs have enjoyed bipartisan support, and apprenticeships featured prominently in Project 2025, the conservative policy blueprint for a second Trump administration put forth by the Heritage Foundation, a right-wing think tank. The plan encouraged their expansion, lauding the programs as a meaningful alternative to “the woke-dominated system of public schools and universities." But now, apprenticeship proponents are divided on how hopeful to feel.... Already, some grants supporting apprenticeship programs have been cut to trim costs or for perceived connections to diversity, equity and inclusion work. The Advisory Committee on Apprenticeship, which advises the Department of Labor on apprenticeship issues, has been disbanded, along with other federal advisory bodies.
Saturday, March 15, 2025
NSBE helps CU Engineering student land internship at Medtronic - Charles Ferrer, University of Colorado Boulder
Nathan Mahary is a fourth-year undergraduate student in the Electrical, Computer and Energy Engineering Department. He interned at Medtronic, a global medical device company, and has been heavily involved with the National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) during his time at CU Boulder. Medtronic treats about 70 health conditions and their technologies include cardiac devices, surgical robotics, insulin pumps, surgical tools and patient monitoring systems. When I started college, I initially entered as an open engineering major to explore my options, but inevitably knew I’d end up in electrical and computer engineering. I just love how the two fields complemented each other, allowing me to work in both hardware and software. Through NSBE, we had a connection with Medtronic. Medtronic invited NSBE members to visit their facility, and they asked for resumes for anyone interested in learning about their career opportunities. I submitted mine and then received an email inviting me to an interview. I wouldn’t have had that opportunity to learn about Medtronic without NSBE.
Friday, March 14, 2025
The Community College Internship Program at NREL
The Community College Internship (CCI) program is a U.S. Department of Energy Office of Science undergraduate education and research program. Participation in the CCI program at NREL is designed to complement academic programs and provide students with valuable, hands-on technical and research experience. NREL provides the opportunity for interns to train as technicians or scientific researchers in world-class laboratory facilities under the direction of staff who serve as research advisers and mentors.
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