University Business

MARCH 21, 2024

Considering that 90% of respondents to UPCEA’s survey said that revenue generation is a major business goal of continuing education programs, institutions should look to implement systems and processes that support non-traditional programs. Working with businesses looking to hire skilled employees is an essential part of that.

Manufacturing 111

Manufacturing Student Employment Industry Continuing Education 111

University Business

AUGUST 28, 2024

Among the first objectives in Kansas State’s 2023 strategic plan is to enroll 5,000 to 7,000 alternative credential-seeking learners by 2030 across continuing education courses, micro-credentials and industry training collaboratives. It took 10 months for the university to implement the system.

Manufacturing 98

Manufacturing Industry Healthcare Professional Development 98

University Business

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

University Professional and Continuing Education Association (UPCEA) and edtech company Collegis partnered for this study, which reflects the opinions of 514 employers from different organizations. The majority worked in finance (14%), followed by healthcare (13%) and manufacturing (12%).

Manufacturing 111

Manufacturing Healthcare Professional Development Finance 111

University Business

JUNE 26, 2023

Starting in manufacturing sterile surgical dressings and home first aid kits, J&J now—through two significant acquisitions—has earned a competitive spot in the pharmaceutical industry. Few institutions in higher education are successfully implementing these concepts.

Higher Education 52

Higher Education Education Pharmaceutical Industry 52

Confessions of a Community College Dean

MARCH 3, 2023

“With the economy shifting … we need workforce education training faster and better,” said James Fong, chief research officer at the University Professional and Continuing Education Association (UPCEA).

Marketing and Communication Services 119

Marketing and Communication Services Manufacturing Industry Management 119

The Change Leader, Inc.

MAY 9, 2023

We’re utilizing the tools and skills we’ve learned through continuing education programs, non-degree certificate programs, or credentialing programs because they’re practical, and they’re directly applicable to the rules that we have today. It’s something that I really started to delve into when it became apparent.

Industry 52

Industry Manufacturing Medical Consulting 52