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Mar 26

How the Tie Between Micro-credentials and Employment Has Grown in the Midst of the Pandemic

Over the course of the pandemic, micro-credentials have reflected a paradigm shift in workplace training, with fast, efficient, targeted training that is being tailored for the needs of individual job seekers. In the midst of the pandemic, micro-credentials have become an increasingly valuable tool for job seekers to change careers…

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How the Tie Between Micro-credentials and Employment Has Grown in the Midst of the Pandemic

Mar 10

Study Abroad Adventure — Germany

Study abroad in Germany to experience the best of culture — I undertook a cultural exchange this semester in Germany, partially because I’ve been waiting to go to the “beer country” ever since I turned 18, and partially because I wanted to push myself out of my comfort zone. Let’s start with the attractions first. As far as the attractions go…

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Mar 7

Micro-Credentials and Traditional Degrees, Which Prevails?

Could bite-sized chunks of targeted education help people get a job in the future of work? — The article “Could micro-credentials compete with traditional degrees?” by Anisa Purbasari Horton uncovers the advantages and disadvantages of online learning combined with micro-credentials. Scott Young, a former business major who later acquired the necessary CS courses from MIT by using online resources, was used as a starter example by the…

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Micro-Credentials and Traditional Degrees, Which Prevails?