As higher education approaches a new future, there’s an opportunity to create more accessible and collaborative programming that meets the needs of learners and industry. March 2020 was when the…
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Will Microcredentials be the Rx Needed to Fix Our Ailing Degree Systems?
David Leaser | Senior Program Executive of Innovation and Growth Initiatives, IBMAmidst the dramatic social and economic upheaval caused by the pandemic, microcredentials are presenting themselves as the viable solution to getting learners prepared quickly and effectively for desperately needed jobs. …
It is critical for healthcare education in all disciplines to reflect the needs of the healthcare workforce. Otherwise, the gap between the two will continue to wide and patients will…
Meeting Learner and Industry Needs with Meaningful Credential Pathways
Van Ton-Quinlivan | Chief Executive Officer, Futuro HealthLearners are looking to higher education for a quick solution to get back into the workforce. By creating meaningful credential pathways, institutions can deliver on this mission to meet both…
Known for its traditional ways, legal education is transforming along with the rest of higher ed to deliver a more flexible and accessible education, breaking free from outdated models. Lawyers…
Inside College-Employer Partnerships: The Importance of Trust
Linda Head | Senior Associate Vice Chancellor of External and Employer Relations, Lone Star College Brooke PolkHigher education administrators, especially those at two-year institutions, understand the importance of partnering with employers to create innovative and market-responsive programming to support community development and enrich the college. Lone…
For Chartered Professional Accountants (CPAs), the knowledge, skills and abilities required to succeed and advance are shifting. CPA Canada—the national organization representing Canadian CPAs—is working to clarify demands for institutions…
Building the Future of ‘New Collar’ Jobs with Digital Badging
David Leaser | Senior Program Executive of Innovation and Growth Initiatives, IBM Rachel AkersIn July 2018, IBM—a corporate leader in digital badging—announced The Zero to Blockchain capstone course, an industry-leading collaboration with Wake Technical Community College that provides students with a keen understanding…
Broadening access to promising postsecondary programs that lead to high-paying careers is a priority for colleges and universities across the country. One group that’s often missing from these efforts, however,…
The Many Benefits of Symbiotic Employer-Institution Partnerships
Lori Bieda | Vice President of Business Analytics and Insights, Bank of MontrealHigher education institutions today are serving a very different demographic of students than they were a decade ago. Today’s students are older, they’re often working and they’re often supporting families.…
Ivan is completing his MBA part-time after 10 years of experience in the IT industry. During this time, he has taken on different professional roles, some with managerial experience. He…
Supporting Employee Learning Strengthens the Corporation from Within
Karen Kocher | Chief Learning Officer, CignaOngoing learning presents a number of advantages for professionals in today’s labor market, but some employers tend to be concerned that investing in ongoing education will lead employees to gain…
Read any business publication and the rapid changes occurring in the economy are reflected. As companies seek to achieve sustainable growth, part of their strategic investment must be focused internally,…
Tuition and Education Support Improves Employee Retention and Business Growth
Florida Starks | Education Leader, Grason Consulting GlobalDeveloping talent within organizations is essential to maintain a competitive knowledge supply-chain advantage. For some organizations, the validation standard for professional development programs involves whether or not alignment to organizational…
The skills gap—the barrier that stands between the jobs that are available and unemployed members of the labor market—is widening daily. Many employers have blamed higher education leaders for this…
The Highly Engaging MOOC: It’s All About Being Social
Amy Rouse | Director, AT&T UniversityNow is an incredible time to be a learning professional. From learning technology to learner methodologies, we’re in a unique place in history. Distance learning is one of the most…
Employee education is a critical investment for employers in today’s knowledge economy. Beyond contributing to an employee’s capacity to grow within an organization, many employers feel that regular ongoing education…
VIDEO | How Higher Ed Keeps Google’s Engine Running
Maggie Johnson | Director of Education and University Relations, GoogleThis trailer highlights some of the interesting ideas and innovative insights shared by all three speakers at The EvoLLLution Symposium on Higher Education and the Workforce, hosted at Stanford University.…
The following email Q&A is with Scott Smith, senior vice president of human resources operations at AT&T. AT&T recently announced a partnership with Udacity to launch a nanodegree program geared…
Taking Corporate Training to the Next Level
Emily Bates | Training and Development Manager, Healthcare Information Management FirmFor a business to remain competitive in the marketplace, it’s necessary to have a workforce that’s not only skilled but also able to easily adapt to ever-changing business trends. It’s…
Employees are the heart and soul of a business, and business owners must train and develop them so they can reach their full potential. After all, as an employer, you…
Debating the Graduate Rate Metric: Understanding Higher Education from Multiple Perspectives (Part 2)
Donna Duellberg | Regional Education Services Coordinator, United States Coast Guard—Co-Written with Christine Hansen | Hawaii Administrator, Victory University and Mary-Ann Swendsen | Regional Engagement Team Leader, United States Coast Guard— This is the conclusion of a two-part series. In…
—Co-Written with Christine Hansen | Hawaii Administrator, Victory University and Mary-Ann Swendsen | Regional Engagement Team Leader, United States Coast Guard— Recently, we conducted a mini-research study to ascertain if…
The Value of LiLAs for an Employer
Jennifer Hermann | Director of Human Resources and Occupational Health Services, UC San Francisco Medical CenterThe following interview was conducted with Jennifer Hermann, director of human resources and occupational health services at the University of California at San Francisco’s Medical Center. Lifelong Learning Account (LiLA)…
The following interview was conducted with Dan Pontefract, TELUS’ senior director of learning and collaboration. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) are gaining a lot of attention across the higher, continuing…
Enhance Engagement and Reduce Turnover with Tuition Assistance
Brian Bell | Senior Director of Organizational Development and Talent Management, Seton Healthcare FamilyTuition Assistance Programs (TA’s) offered by employers are often seen as a necessity, given the competition over attracting and retaining talent. In today’s marketplace, future and current employees expect not…
The following interview is with Ilker Subasi, the Assistant Manager of Technical Training at the Volkswagen Academy in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Corporations enter into partnerships with higher education institutions for a…
Higher Education Must Create Links With Industries
Dan Pontefract | Senior Director of Learning and Collaboration, TELUSThe following interview is with Dan Pontefract, the Senior Director of Learning and Collaboration at TELUS, a major provider of telecommunications products and services in Canada. TELUS spends 1 million…
The following interview is with Bob Ballantyne, the Vice President and General Manager of Klune Industries. Klune offers tuition reimbursement to its staff in the order of approximately two-thousand dollars…
Employees Should Pay For Training, But Not Always From Their Pockets
Jessica Fyffe | Human Resource Assistant, Stanley ConsultantsNearly anyone putting together a professional development program will quickly realize that there are many costs involved, and that they form an investment of time, energy, and eventual learning. With…