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SUMMARY:Mid-Summer Webinar: Maine IT Micro?Credentials
DESCRIPTION:A diverse panel discusses the development and implementation of a series of aligned micro-credential pathways in digital literacy and technology using a unified state framework. \nWe will discuss: \n\nWhat are Maine employer’s IT and foundational skill needs?\nHow can we implement a series of micro-credential pathways to fill those skill gaps?\nWhat industry credentials are most valuable for Maine citizens to obtain?\nWhat are the challenges and barriers within a rural state?\nWhat input\, support\, and in-the-job training can employers offer?\n\nThe University of Maine System\, in close partnership with the Maine Department of Education has received a grant to work with partners across the state to build I.T. Micro-credential pathways to aid in hiring\, workforce development\, and adult degree completion. In addition to the Maine DoE\, parters includ the Maine Dept of Labor / State Workforce Boards\, the Maine Department of Corrections\, Educate Maine\, the Maine Community College System\, and employers and others to achieve Maine’s 60% “Credential of Value” attainment goal by 2025 (see link info below). IT employers and tech industry involvement and input are crucial to the success of these efforts — this session features a request from employers and tech professionals to give their input about this program. This is an ongoing request – Please see the slide deck PDF below for team contact information if you would like to get involved. \nLearn more about the Maine I.T. Micro-Credentials program & grant at these links:  \n\nMaine Spark 60% “Credential of Value” Goal for 2025: https://mainespark.me/\nEducate Maine: https://www.educatemaine.org/about\nLumina Foundation’s “All Learning Counts” Grant Program: luminafoundation.org/news-and-views/recognizing-learning-outside-the-classroom-lumina-foundation-awards-3-5-million-in-grants-for-all-learning-counts-initiative – Maine is one of 9 such Micro-Credentialing programs funded across the nation.\n\n\nMTUG thanks volunteer board member Uli Stewart for coordinating this month’s speakers and topic!
URL:https://netechhub.org/event/mid-summer-webinar-maine-it-microcredentials/
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