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What Skills Interest You? Earning a degree or certificate isn't just about the credential—it's about the marketable skills you learn along the way. Discover which skills we focus on and how these skills can benefit you long-term. wgu.edu/skills-guides.…
🎉 Heading to @asugsvsummit ? Don't miss our session on credential & skills innovation! Join us as we showcase the WGU Achievement Wallet. 🎓✨ 🔍 Live demo + insights on aligning education with job market needs. Let’s unlock new opportunities together! asugsvsummit.com/sessions/hallm…
Be a part of the conversation, take action in the skills movement. 👉 RSVP now to join us: openskillsnetwork.org/events April 25 3:30 PM EDT Gain valuable insights and engage with fellow professionals passionate about skills development and innovation.
We are ecstatic to participate in the #ASUGSVsummit next week, April 14-17! WGU leaders are involved with 16 show-stopping panels, so be sure to add a few to your schedule. You can see all of the panels here: asugsvsummit.com/agenda/schedule
We can make credential data transparent and provide clear and consistent information that supports learners and workers. Explore our partnerships - ▪ Part One: lnkd.in/eh9GcQhK ▪ Part Two: lnkd.in/ga2cBe6q ▪ Part Three: lnkd.in/gPxKf8TF
"For Black women, the proposed benefits of skills-based hiring could mean a departure from traditional gatekeeping mechanisms...Skills-based hiring, if implemented ethically, has the potential to recognize and reward...talents and skills..." essence.com/news/money-car…
Join a great conversation on the skills-based future with the @OSkillsNetwork Community of Practice today! March 28, 2024. RSVP: lnkd.in/ghd-dE6k
🚀 We're pioneering the future of education & employment with the Achievement Wallet, a digital leap towards seamless lifelong learning. 💼📚 wgu.edu/blog/digital-w…
"According to the newly released American Opportunity Index...enabling workers to access learning opportunities and experience growth can be key drivers of organizational performance." tinyurl.com/mr49bv7f
Curious about enhancing your business development skills. From strategies for expansion to boosting growth and revenue, understanding the nuances can significantly impact your career trajectory. Explore the full guide here: wgu.edu/skills-guides/…
Join the next @OSN Community of Practice meeting on March 28, 2024. lnkd.in/ghd-dE6k Featured speaker will be Renise Walker, Assistant Director of Systems Innovation at the Colorado Workforce Development Council
Learning and employment pathways are increasingly diversified and personalized, what strategies and systems need to be developed to ensure equitable access to opportunities and resources for all individuals? youtube.com/watch?v=o9OlAv…
What skills excite you? Earning a degree or certificate isn't just about the credential—it's about the marketable skills you learn along the way. Discover which skills we focus on in our curriculum at WGU and how these skills can benefit you long-term. wgu.edu/skills-guides.…
“It is so important to have representatives from all educational levels, as well as suppliers and employers, so the credentials we create are valuable to everyone...That is the only way we can gain true traction and support skills-based hiring.” universitybusiness.com/micro-credenti…
🎙 Listen as @sdemark explains the impact of stackable credentials, highlighting how #skills-based education is shaping today's workforce, and shares her own #career journey from teacher to vice provost. Apple: apple.co/3TgWB1u Spotify: spoti.fi/3OWnG7R
Integrating skills into employment processes isn’t just about removing degree requirements in favor of experience.
🚀 Boost your leadership game! Master the art of coordination with our latest guide. From planning to execution, learn how to align your team, manage resources, and lead projects to success. Elevate your skills today! #Leadership #Coordination #Success 🔗wgu.edu/skills-guides/…
"A study by the Society for Human Resource Management found that 78 percent of human resource professionals say the quality of their organization’s hires has improved due to their use of skills assessments." insidehighered.com/opinion/views/…
Join us at the next @OSkillsNetwork's Community of Practice meeting to discuss WGU's Unified Credential Framework. RSVP here: openskillsnetwork.org/events
The future is bright, and it's all about the power of skills! Can you imagine a world where employers can easily connect with skilled talent, and learners can immediately apply their education to the workforce? youtube.com/watch?v=3p5sjw…
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Join our next Community of Practice meeting on January 25, 2024. openskillsnetwork.org/events Whether you're an educator, employer, technology provider, or policy maker, your perspective is invaluable. Together, let's build a more equitable and efficient labor market.
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Though degree holders often have higher wage premiums, significant resources (both time & money) are required, making degrees impractical for rapid reskilling or employment. This is one of many issues non-degree credentials like certifications can solve. blogs.iadb.org/educacion/en/f…
We absolutely agree that Critical Thinking is a top soft skill - that's why we've chosen it to be the first we address with our new SkillBuild simulation-based courses! #skills #microcredentials #simulations
Critical Thinking is one of the top "soft skills" referenced in the skills economy - but how can critical thinking be put to work? Read the thread below ⤵️ and find out more about critical thinking skills in our skills guide: wgu.edu/skills-guides/…
Having a #careerplan ensures skill attainment, ensures long term #CareerSuccess. A complete overhaul & 21st Century update to the college guidance & application process is needed, critical thinking by students & parents is required @WGUSkills leading the way. @stradaeducation
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Sorry to have missed the conference this year! @CBENetwork #CBExchange #skills #microcrdentials
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