Thursday, April 18, 2024

Ready for the future: Bolstering students’ job competitiveness - Alexandra Pecharich, FIU

A few years ago, FIU took a bold, intentional step to catapult soon-to-be graduates into the jobs of their choice. In a rapidly evolving labor market, the university looked to ensure that those entering the workforce for the first time had the specialized skills – in addition to their solid degrees - critical for success in the 21st century. The university began offering “micro-credentials” as a relatively easy way for young people get up to speed in specific areas not traditionally taught in a formal setting. The non-credit minicourses focus on developing proficiencies useful to students with any major. 

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