Applying Microcredentials for a Life Design of Student Success in a Changing World

Hiring managers and recruiters are looking for candidates who can demonstrate their ability to apply knowledge and skills in real-world settings. In fact, 86% of hiring managers indicate that it is “very important” that job candidates demonstrate the ability to apply knowledge and skills in real-world settings, according to Hart Research. But only 39% of hiring managers believe that the average recent college graduate is well prepared to apply these skills in real-world, professional settings. This presentation, led by award-winning student affairs professional Dr. Tierney Bates, will address how to prepare your students for a possible recession and a changing job market, become career ready, and add to their unique value proposition.

In this webinar, you will learn:

• What are microcredentials?
• The types of microcredentials and skills to consider.
• What the job market and preparation will look like for graduates.
• Apprenticeships and micro-internships.
• How do you help students sell their unique value propositions?
• What questions are we teaching students to ask in interviews?

Register at: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/3640932028122069593

Can’t attend? Register now, and you’ll be emailed a recording of the webinar, after the live session ends, to view at your convenience!

About Dr. Tierney Bates:
Dr. Tierney J. Bates has established himself as a national thought leader, speaker, networker, career coach, innovator, and voice on diversity, equity, inclusion, and GENERATION NOW! He has given over 180 keynote talks, presentations, and workshops. With over 20 years in higher education, he has progressed from entry level to senior level administration, providing leadership, vision, and responsibility for strategic initiatives and solutions in student affairs, diversity & inclusion, career services/workforce development, recruitment, and fundraising. He is currently the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs at the University of South Carolina Upstate. His work has garnered him an ACPA 2023 Diamond Honoree, 2021 Mackes Leadership Award by NACE, and a NASPA Region III HBCU/MSI Outstanding Professional 2020 Award, plus he was a two-time faculty favorite.

Time of webinar is in Eastern Time (ET).