Aligning with Employers to Drive Career Success for Learners

Not every microcredential carries the recognition and credibility learners need to progress in their careers. Only those training programs that effectively align their coursework with the evolving needs of employers and communicate the value of their certifications will earn the legitimacy they need to grow.

In this panel session, leading voices in the digital credential space space offered insight on multiple topics, including:

• How the ways employers find and develop talent has evolved, and how it will continue to evolve in the future

• What hiring managers look for in an a resume to confirm skill- and experience-based competencies

• How innovative learning programs stay aligned with industries to create better outcomes for learners and employers

• Ways trainers and educators can measure learners’ positive career outcomes and use that message to differentiate their program in the marketplace

Presented by the Laura Scruggs and Maise Hunns of the Accredible team. Panel members included Holly Garner - VP New Channels and Head of Workforce at Junior Acheivement USA, David Leaser - VP MyInnerGenius and Co-Founder of the Digital Badge Academy, and Sharon Leu - Executive in Residence at Jobs for the Future.