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The Rise of Microcredentials: Why They’re the Future of Education and Career Advancement

Parchment

What if the future of education isnt just about degrees, but about mastering the skills that employers are actively seeking? Todays learners and employers want flexible, career-focused education and thats where microcredentials come in. A rising demand for skills-based education that aligns with workforce needs.

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Meaningful Competency Based Education

Parchment

In this episode, we are joined by Amber Garrison Duncan from the Competency Based Education Network, an organization dedicated to true competency what an individual knows and can do rather than on proxies for knowledge and skills. let’s who does it benefit when we think about competency based education?

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Course Sharing Conversations: Joe Thiel, The Montana University System

Parchment

We have many institutions of higher education who serve small rural communities, place-bound students, and typically operate at a small scale. Between the Montana University System and our state’s seven tribal colleges, there are 19 public institutions of higher education. Ready to feel the power of Parchment?

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Transforming Trade Schools: How Parchment Supports Vocational Education

Parchment

Trade and vocational schools are key in equipping students with the hands-on skills required in specialized industries — from automotive repair and welding to culinary arts, healthcare, and more. That way, they can access their credentials anytime from their phone, tablet, or computer, whether they’re applying for jobs or further education.

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Building a Meaningful Microcredential Program

Parchment

Kristen Vanselow, Assistant Vice President for Innovative Education & Partnerships at Florida Gulf Coast University joins us to share how FGCU has developed a robust microcredential program that provides flexible, competency-based opportunities that signal readiness for careers beyond traditional degrees.

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NEU threatens huge Manchester protest during Tory conference

The Guardian Higher Education

National Education Union says government is ‘rattled’ after delegates vote for summer strikes in England The National Education Union’s leadership has threatened to organise a huge protest during the Conservative party conference, accusing Gillian Keegan, the education secretary, of being deluded about teachers’ pay and staff shortages.

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The Rise of Alternative Credentials: Why They’re the Future of Education and Career Advancement

Parchment

What if the future of education isnt just about degrees, but about mastering the skills that employers are actively seeking? Todays learners and employers want flexible, career-focused education and thats where alternative credentials come in. A rising demand for skills-based education that aligns with workforce needs.