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Really appreciate many of the points raised by Laura Kuizin, Ed.D. in her recent piece for Inside Higher Ed. Particularly her reflection, "I was surprised to discover how many students are unaware of or undervalue their existing skills." At Talent - Workforce Transformation we find that to be true right across the workforce, no matter the age or stage of the individual in their career. Another reason why #skillsintelligence matters! #workforcetransformation

It was great to join with higher education colleagues on The The Chronicle of Higher Education's webinar on "The Upside of Upskilling." The conversation around #upskilling is growing louder because it is a direct way to address workforce shortages and high-demand jobs. The webinar showcased the wide swath of approaches to helping students and working adults earn certificates and degrees needed to launch a career or advance within their organizations. The bottom line: It's all on the upside! You can listen to the discussion at the link in the first comment. My thanks to Alexander Kafka at the Chronicle and to the other panelists for a great conversation: Carissa Little from Stanford; Nilajah Nyasuma Sims, Ed.D. from Morgan State University; Kristin Sowden, Ph.D. from the University of Pennsylvania; and Murtis Worth from Fayetteville Technical Community College.

Reflections on Building a College Culture: The Ripple Effect! Over the past year, we’ve been focused on nurturing a strong, inclusive culture at West Lancashire College, and the impact has been truly transformative. ✅ Learner Numbers: A positive, supportive environment naturally attracts more learners. Our focus on collaboration, real-world experiences, and holistic growth has not only enhanced student satisfaction but has also led to increased enrolment. Our students are now our greatest advocates, sharing their experiences far and wide supported through our Ambassador programme with Dawn Hughes. ✅ Staff Morale: Creating a culture that celebrates achievements, fosters continuous professional development, and encourages open dialogue has seen a marked improvement in staff morale. When staff feel valued and supported, they bring their best to the classroom – which in turn benefits our learners. This is evident in the work done through our well being team led by Neil Farrell. Both our teaching staff and support teams work tirelessly to provide the best for our learners, and their passion is reflected in everything they do. ✅ Collaboration: Strengthening partnerships within the college and across the wider community has created a dynamic learning experience. Our collaborations with local businesses, community leaders, and alumni have provided students with enriched opportunities while keeping our staff connected to a larger purpose. there have been amazing links forged by Wendy Bennett, Lynsey Makin. Amanda Maddocks, Tony Robinson, Lisa Hoseason and Alex Huskisson. Building a thriving culture isn’t just about policies; it’s about people. When we invest in our college community, the results speak for themselves. ✅ Marketing’s Role: Effective marketing isn’t just about promotion—it’s about telling a story that resonates. By showcasing our college’s culture and values through social media, online content, and community events, we’ve created a buzz that consistently brings learners, staff, and partners together. It’s the engine that keeps our growth on track. Jane Hines has this off to a tee for our college, and is supported through her team including Emma Louise Dagnall, Vicky Heyes, Lauren Kelly and Mark Parkinson. When we combine a thriving internal culture with strategic marketing, we create a lasting impact on the entire college community. Here’s to continued growth and success for all! 🙌🎓 PS. What are your thoughts on culture and it's impact? #Education #CollegeCulture #LearnerSuccess #StaffDevelopment #Collaboration #Leadership #GrowthMindset #WestLancsCollege

How do we bridge the gap between what schools teach and what the job market actually needs?     We all can likely agree that workforce readiness is a growing concern for business leaders and educators alike.     But…when you align curriculum with market demands, we can prepare students for a future where adaptability and practical skills are critical.     Discover how Kansas and Missouri schools are addressing this challenge, what’s next in preparing students for the workforce, and of course - reach out to our team if we can potentially work together to amplify your business voice to support student achievement and career readiness: https://lnkd.in/gwQw9H6s  .  .  .  Torree Pederson Linda Rallo Jim Malle Claudia Fury-Aguirre Eric Syverson, MPA #WorkforceReadiness #EducationPolicy #FutureOfWork #AlignedForChange #EveryStudentPrepared

We’re proud to partner with Ritenour School District Adm to launch the Path to Trades (P2T) program in Missouri. This initiative provides high school students with hands-on experience, certifications, and mentorship in skilled trades. By working with local industry partners, we’re helping students explore rewarding career paths and strengthening our commitment to community-focused workforce development. Together, we’re building a stronger future with the talent to match it. https://hubs.ly/Q0301gsG0 #PathToTrades #WorkforceDevelopment #CommunityEngagement #HandsOnLearning #SustainableCareers

Today's roundtable discussion uncovered key insights on school engagement: - 83% of employers are actively seeking to build apprentice pipelines with schools engagement - Similarly, 83% aim to change industry perceptions. - There has been a notable 10% increase in those using schools engagement to develop graduate pipelines compared to last year. - An attached graph shows that while 93% are interested in engaging with year 13 students, only 41% target year 7 students due to limited resources. Starting early is crucial to shift industry perceptions. - Prioritizing quality, 33% of employers partner with 21-50 schools, while 13% work with 1-5 schools. These findings highlight the importance of strategic school engagement for nurturing future talent pipelines and reshaping industry perceptions effectively. Already looking forward to the next roundtable on campus engagement. #SchoolEngagement #TalentDevelopment #roundtable

🚀 Empower Your Employees with Our Achiever's Award! Are you looking for ways to upskill your workforce and drive organizational success? 🌟 The AllCampus Achiever's Award offers: ✅ $1,000 scholarships for employees enrolling in eligible degree programs at our partner schools. ✅ A cost-effective way to manage education benefits while supporting employee growth. ✅ A chance to build a stronger, more capable team. Would this be helpful for your employees? Let’s talk! Unlock access to our award-winning programs and make a meaningful impact on your team. Schedule a call today using the link below! 📞 #Upskilling #EmployeeGrowth #EducationBenefits #WorkplaceSuccess

🎤Developing B-School of National importance: 🏆🏆🏆 1. Develop an ecosystem of student’s training for skill and industry expectations. 2. Hello, it is competition: Make development and campus skill development your 24x7 top agenda. 3. Mission of growing and supportive environment in campus: Many Institutions only bother of charging fees but ignore students concerns. It must be a win-win proposition. 4. Now learning is a lifelong process: Let students understand the business society dynamism. 5. Make a calendar of “Campus on move”: All campus activities & events of learning and fun prepare in advance and execute effectively. 6. Create a close connect with students and their skilling process: The HOI must connect students regularly to understand them and their progress. 7. Keep a tap on faculty and staff training continuously. They are the people who connect students regularly and seed a satisfying or poor experience. 8. Ensure a industry oriented culture in campus: Invite the industry experts regularly to hone industry required skills and empanelling for placements. 9. The campus leadership must work in tandem with mission of growing campus environment. Every Institution write mission & vision on the website. But largely it remains a cosmetic statement of advertisement. The purpose of organization is seen in your offerings every day. 10. Campus top management should be free from management myopia: Largely top management suffer from this myopia and genuine employee accept their faulty instructions. Accept your lacunas and accept the genuine advises to sustain your business dream. You can also comment your experience on this topic. Deliver a delighting & excellent offering to your students and they will market your Institution. All the best educators 🧑🏫 🏅🏅🏅 #InstitutionOfNationalImportance #GrowingCampus #Qualityeducation #InstitionsOfQuality #Delightfulexperience #DelightStudents #GrowStudents #Growcampus #TrainfacultyStaff #EmpowerInstitution #IndustryOrientedcampus #CampusLeadership #CampusOnMove #InstituteCompetitor #LifelongLearning #SkillDevelopment #LearMoretoEarnMore

Building bridges between business & education is key to a stronger future workforce. Great insights from St Benedict’s students! 🚀 Read more: https://lnkd.in/eiDAMaXp

As we approach graduation season, readying students for the workforce is top of mind. HBP has released a collection of popular articles from Inspiring Minds, featuring Joseph Fuller, Manjari Raman, Gorick Ng, and other leading authors. 'Discover how school administrators and educators can develop more career-focused programs and teaching methods that produce workforce-ready graduates with adaptable skill sets.' https://lnkd.in/g3ehewfJ Included Articles: What Career-Focused Curriculum Looks Like Align Your Teaching with the Career Needs of Tomorrow When Educators and Employers Work Together, Students Succeed A Course Designed to Get Students Hired 5 Ways to Guide Your Students Toward Career Success The Career Advice Your Gen Z Students Want You to Share