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41 - Credentials As You Go Accelerates Career Pathways
Ready for Work
English - September 19, 2023 20:28 - 18 minutes - 17.3 MB - ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsCareers Business News Business News economicdevelopment economicgrowth workforce workforcedevelopment Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
The current education system relies heavily on traditional degrees, limiting adult learners and disproportionately affecting people of color. Employers value 21st-century skills, but confusion persists due to the proliferation of diverse credentials. Guest Melissa Goldberg joins Episode 41 of Ready for Work to showcase Credentials As You Go. This framework provides the redesign needed for economic realities, equity, and clarification, with implications for politics and workforce preparation.
Voices of Excellence on Episode 41
Melissa Goldberg, Director of Competencies and Credentials
Credentials As You Go
Corporation for a Skilled Workforce
LinkedIn
Links and Resources
Episode 41 of Podcast Transcript (PDF)
Credentials As You Go
ACT Center for Equity in Learning and Overview Video
Credentialing Research on ACT WorkKeys
ACT Work Ready Communities
ACT Workforce Solutions