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Having visibility to career-relevant mapped skills they are gaining in their courses means our learners can talk about skills they've demonstrated and empowers them.”
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The following questions were answered on Sept 18th, 2024 by Kathryn Uhles (Dean, College of Business & IT)
Today’s workforce moves rapidly, which requires employees to upskill and reskill regularly. The explosion of generative AI is a great example, requiring many employees and employers to rethink their work.
Years of experience and the degree have historically been the means by which employers validate skills. Digital credentials are a new way for employers to find talent who have validated those skills through different learning opportunities.
Depending on the industry, try looking at professional organizations or non-profits where you can volunteer to gain some experience. You can also look at LinkedIn or inside your own network to see if you can find a mentor or other connections in the industry you're pursuing.
Cybersecurity is a high demand area! Industry certifications are a great way to break into industry, but more often we hear from employers they need skills beyond the technical skills the field requires. Many employers are looking for a mix of the technical skills and durable (soft) skills so finding opportunities to showcase a combination of both is a great way to break into and stay in industry
University of Phoenix published a whitepaper related to this topic you may find beneficial: The Upskilling & Reskilling Imperative: Why Employee Skill Development is a Business Priority Upskilling-Reskilling-Imperative-Study
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