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The Upside of Upskilling

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Historically, colleges and universities have prioritized educating 18- to 24-year-olds. But the needs of the work force change over time. That is especially true in an age when AI and automation are making inroads into every industry.

It’s time colleges adapted with the work force. And upskilling may be the answer — whether that comes in the form of microcredentialing, skills-based training, or something else.

Join The Chronicle from Monday, January 27, at 2 p.m. ET, for avirtual forum, “The Upside of Upskilling.” During this event, we spoke with colleges that have begun offering more upskilling courses targeting those already in the work force. We explored:

  • Which industries are primed for upskilling.
  • What technology you should offer courses on.
  • Which management skills are required for the evolving work force.

With Support From the University of South Florida.

Host: Alex Kafka, senior editor, The Chronicle of Higher Education

Panelists:
Carissa Little, Associate Dean, Stanford School of Engineering, Executive Director, Center for Global and Online Education
Courtney Hills McBeth, Chief Academic Officer & Provost, Western Governors University
Nilajah Nyasuma Sims, Executive Director, Center for Continuing and Professional Studies, Morgan State University
Kristen Sowden, Associate Director, Career Advising and Programming, University of Pennsylvania
Murtis Worth, Senior Vice President for Academic and Student Services, Fayetteville Technical Community College

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