Education Support Professionals (ESP) are critical members of the education workforce. There are more than 2.8 million ESP in our nation’s public schools and colleges. One out of every 3 public school employees is an ESP. ESP meet the needs of the whole student, ensuring quality education. ESP are represented in the following 9 career families: Clerical Services, Custodial and Maintenance Services, Food Services, Health and Student Services, Paraeducators, Security Services, Skilled Trades, Technical Services, and Transportation.
Thursday, February 16, 2023
Wednesday, February 15, 2023
Shifting Paradigms: Understanding Institutional Perspectives on Microcredentialing A Needs Assessment Surrounding New Credentials - Modern Campus & UPCEA
For many higher education institutions in financial peril, having previously delayed financial collapse through the rapid adoption of online degrees, new models for educating the workforce are needed. These models will need to be better aligned with the needs of employers, as well as be nimbler and more flexible to rapid growth and changing technologies. UPCEA and The EvoLLLution believe this research is coming at a critical juncture for higher education. Institutions are often struggling to stay above water. As an industry, we must reevaluate the model of higher education that has codified over the last few
decades. Microcredentials will be paramount for the future success and long-term viability
of institutions.
Tuesday, February 14, 2023
Budget plan details teacher apprenticeship reducing college requirements - Anne Geggis, Florida Politics
Those with an associate degree would spend two years under a teacher's mentorship before being fully certified. Specifics for reducing the amount of college needed to become a public schoolteacher was part of the Gov. Ron DeSantis budget released Wednesday. The Governor announced the Teacher Apprenticeship Program in August as one way to open new avenues for filling classroom vacancies. And the budget recommendation laid out more details in a conforming bill.
Monday, February 13, 2023
Tennessee launches online certificate program - John Reitman, Turfnet
For those interested in pursuing a potential career in turfgrass management, or experienced industry professionals seeking supplemental education, the University of Tennessee is launching the UT Certified Lawn Care Professional Program.Despite its name, this introductory-level online program is designed for anyone interested in golf turf, sports turf and lawncare management. It is targeted toward everyone from industry newcomers to experienced turfgrass professionals seeking supplemental education.
https://www.turfnet.com/news.html/tennessee-launches-online-certificate-program-r1800/
Sunday, February 12, 2023
Students turning to micro-credentials to boost education and land jobs - Dominic Bernard, HR Magazine
Students and graduates are turning to online skills certifications to boost their CVs and win jobs they might not otherwise be qualified for, according to research published today (1 February). While half (50%) of students and graduates find it hard to understand what employers are looking for from candidates, nearly all (87%) said entry-level skills qualifications from large tech companies like Google and Meta would help them land a job in 2023. The research, from skills platform Coursera, also revealed 80% of UK employers look beyond degrees when hiring graduates to find job-relevant skills. More than three quarters (71%) said a professional certificate would influence their decision to hire a candidate.
Saturday, February 11, 2023
Solvent Partners With Udacity To Offer Technology Job Training and Career Readiness To System Impacted Individuals
Today, Solvent announced its partnership with Udacity in an effort to provide access to technology job training and career readiness for System Impacted individuals, via Udacity’s nanodegree programs and scholarships. This latest partnership is another step in Solvent’s mission to empower socioeconomically disadvantaged and formerly incarcerated individuals with tools, products, and services for financial empowerment and wealth building.
Friday, February 10, 2023
24 High-Paying Certification Jobs That Pay Well in 2023 - Simplilearn
Certification helps individuals stand out from the crowd. For instance, if you have an IT certification that aligns with your current job, you may be paid more than a regular employee. Certifications work as a qualifier for the job role. Moreover, it does help to get better promotions, which directly increments the salary. Certifications upgrade skills and continually build them. This, in return, enhances the practical experience, which helps in high pay. By getting certifications, there are chances to grow in the career sphere. The higher the professional training certification, the higher the salary one can expect as it gives a professional skill set to demonstrate the knowledge.
Thursday, February 9, 2023
Lakewood University Prepares Students for Exciting Career Opportunities in the Legal Fraternity
Lakewood University offers undergraduate degrees and certifications related to different branches of the legal sector. They offer undergraduate certifications for law office management, legal assistants, legal secretaries, and legal document preparers while also offering an associate’s degree and bachelor’s degree in paralegal studies. Each program is tailored to a niche within the legal sector, providing recipients with relevant skills for each role. The certifications are a great way to learn legal research skills, legal language, and an understanding of various legal processes, including finances and paperwork. Many certifications complement one another and can prepare students for multiple job opportunities.
Wednesday, February 8, 2023
EdTech: What’s needed to set students and educators up for success in 2023 - Daniel Hill, FE News
Digital learning technologies such as virtual learning environments have opened new avenues for accessible and immersive schooling. Since the pandemic, vernacular learning, re-skilling, up-skilling, and micro-credentials are some trends that have become popular and are only expected to grow in the coming year. However, what else is in store for education in 2023?
Tuesday, February 7, 2023
The Importance of Upskilling Leaders and Managers - Dan Marzullo, Zenefits
In today’s rapidly changing world, leaders and managers should stay ahead of the curve. Keeping skills up to date is essential to stay relevant in this technological age. The emergence of new technologies and stiff recruiting competition will leave old habits and processes in the dust. With the nature of the economy today, people are looking to their employers for guidance now more than ever. Employees value skilled problem-solving and interpersonal skills from their managers. Insufficient management can cost a business billions. Therefore, it’s crucial that they stay sharp and knowledgeable about updates and new skills.
https://www.zenefits.com/workest/the-importance-of-upskilling-leaders-and-managers/
Monday, February 6, 2023
The benefits of a well-calibrated micro-learning ecosystem - Libing Wang, University World News
One way to increase relevance is to shorten and downsize learning programmes. Unbundling qualification programmes into small learning units can serve this purpose if they are separately recognised through credits that can either stand alone as micro-credentials or are stackable for full qualifications.
https://www.universityworldnews.com/post.php?story=20230125071706463
Sunday, February 5, 2023
Show off students’ employability with e-portfolios - Lourdes Guà rdia , Marcelo Maina; Times Higher Education
E-portfolios are collections of work in an electronic format that showcase a student’s learning achievements over time. They are a useful tool in providing support for transversal and evidence-based assessment of students’ achievements. Skills-focused e-portfolios enable students to link their learning experiences with real-world practice, demonstrate their capacities through selected evidence and build reflective metacognition. Moreover, new developments can help connect e-portfolios and microcredentials to offer flexible routes to certification and extended recognition, increasing the graduate profile’s visibility.
Saturday, February 4, 2023
IIE Refugee EdTech Program – edX MicroMasters®
IIE’s Refugee EdTech Program, is designed to help displaced and refugee students pursue advanced education online, from anywhere in the world, without the need to travel to a university campus. The scholarship is administered as part of IIE’s Student Emergency Initiatives. IIE is currently accepting applications for the 2023 IIE Refugee EdTech Program – edX MicroMasters. Please review all sections of this website before applying. The deadline is February 14, 2023 at 5 p.m. eastern standard time.
Friday, February 3, 2023
Micro-credentials help Sarnia-area long-term care homes looking for staff - Paul Morden, Sarnia Observer
Sandy Vascotto, director of Lambton College’s Innovation Institute, spoke about the success of micro-credential training offered through the college during a job fair held Wednesday afternoon at Sarnia’s Dante Club to encourage people to explore careers in long-term care. Vascotto said the career exploration event was organized by a local long-term care staffing co-operative. “What we’re trying to do is bring all the long-term care homes together under one organization to basically reflect as a team the challenges of staffing in the industry,” he said. One of its initiatives was creating micro-credential training through the college for human resources orientation for workers starting jobs at local homes.
Thursday, February 2, 2023
Micro-credentials guarantee quality of more flexible education - Mirage
WUR is participating in a national pilot aimed at offering accreditation-worthy education for professionals, given by colleges and universities. A micro-credential meets the needs of people who want to develop further during their careers. It is awarded after completing a short programme, such as a Master’s course or a minor, with a study load of up to 840 hours, or 30 EC. Those courses no longer have to be part of a full degree programme but will get their own award this way.
Wednesday, February 1, 2023
7 'Wicked Problems' Facing Higher Education and Solutions to Address Them in 2023 - Kate Lucariello, Campus Technology
In terms of higher education, WGU Labs believes institutions are not delivering what students need and expect from their education, and they are "seeking career-aligned credentials elsewhere with 220 million learners using Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) in 2021, and non-academic providers offering 549,712 badges, course completion certificates, licenses, certifications, and apprenticeships," according to the report. WGU Labs, quoting statistics from the National Center for Education Statistics, noted that three in five students who enroll in a four-year degree spend time, accrue debt, and don't get their degree within eight years.
Tuesday, January 31, 2023
Clark State to host workforce grant information sessions - Brooke Spurlock, Springfield Sun-News
Clark State College will host a series of H-1B One Workforce Grant information sessions for students and employees to learn more about the grant and the college’s advanced manufacturing program. The college received $3,503,325 from the H-1B One Workforce Grant Program in 2021 from the U.S. Department of Labor to invest in training for key sectors of the economy, and to focus on the current workforce and training the future workforce for critical industries such as advanced manufacturing.“With this grant we focus on micro credentials that can be completed in as little as eight weeks,” said Nora Hatem, associate professor of engineering technologies.
Monday, January 30, 2023
Micro-Credentials - University of New Hampshire
UNH defines a micro-credential as evidence that reflects attainment of specific skills or competencies. Micro-credentials can be issued for formal and informal academic or professional learning experiences. A digital badge is one example of a micro-credential. UNH seeks to equip learners with accessible pathways for skill attainment and recognition to better serve our ever-evolving NH economy.
Sunday, January 29, 2023
How technology is changing how we work – and what higher education can do about it - Jessie Hill, Halifax Daily News
Technology is disrupting how we work. The amount of work getting done online has ramped up since the pandemic, yet surveys show that most employees still feel unprepared for this new world of work, and companies are struggling to find employees with the skills needed for a future-ready workplace. With so many jobs being affected by automation and digitization, almost every job will require a different skillset in the coming years. What is the role of higher education in preparing employees for this changing world of work?
Saturday, January 28, 2023
Fast-Tracking Learning - Dennis Pierce, CC Daily
When Pima Community College in Arizona rolled out its first “Fast Track” programs in October 2021, allowing students to earn a stackable micro-credential that would lead to a high-paying job in as little as 12 weeks, Vice Chancellor of Workforce Development and Innovation Ian Roark wasn’t surprised that the programs generated a lot of interest from the community. However, he wasn’t prepared for just how popular they would be. “Within the first month, we had more than 1,000 people indicate interest,” Roark says. The college didn’t have the capacity to serve nearly that many students right away.
Friday, January 27, 2023
How industry can help fix its skill shortage problems for now and the future - Stuart Martin, FE News
With so many factors affecting industry simultaneously, something needs to change with both their recruitment and upskilling training. Industry needs ‘X’, the people out there looking for jobs have ‘Y’. This ‘Y’ may be that that they have some of the skills needed, or that they are coming from an industry which is transitioning to something different but with some transferrable skills. It is said that 99% of skills can be learned, it’s the person that matters. How can this be rectified to get X and Y together? My solution is micro-credentials.
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