How to Use Technology to Support Underserved Populations
Earlier this spring, Robert Bajor, the founder of Micro-credential Multiverse joined the folks from the “Bridging the Gap” podcast, a series hosted by the Literary Council of Montgomery County.
Join us as we explore micro-credentials role in expanding access, creating new entryways for non-traditional learners, and how micro-credentials serve historically underserved and marginalized communities at scale. We also cover several fundamental topics, including micro-credential rigor, currency, motivation, interoperability, and more!
Bridging the Gap Podcast
Topic: How to use technology to support underserved populations
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Bridging the Gap Podcast
Hosted by the Literacy Council of Montgomery County (LCMC), Bridging the Gap is a conversation series and podcast that seeks to start a dialogue about equity and how we build a more just society through the power of education.
We invite you to bookmark this site and check back with us regularly. We will have four live discussions over the next year, and starting in October 2020, we will be adding a monthly podcast that delves deeper into the role that education plays in bringing about a more just and more equitable society.
Economic Modeling Specialists Intl. (EMSI, now Lightcast)
EMSI is a labor market data company that has partnered with Burning Glass to provide insights, tools, and professional services to educators, learners, organizations, employers, and more. I briefly touched on their innovative approach to bridging skills gaps.
Education Design Lab (EDL)
Education Design Lab is an impact-driven co-collaboration, design, and research organization. The Lab's superpower is its ability to co-design and build equitable, learner-centered approaches with colleges, universities, employers, foundations, and regions. They have worked on a variety of exciting programs, including the Community College Growth Engine Fund. This program will result in employer-validated micro-pathways designed to connect low-wage and entry-level workers to in-demand jobs that pay at-or-above median wage and lead them toward a degree.
WorkSource Montgomery (WSM)
WorkSource Montgomery focuses on linking local and regional economic development and workforce efforts in Montgomery County, Maryland. WSM develops a deep understanding of target and emerging industry demands, creating sustainable workforce solutions that are tailored to the region. This increases the ability of individuals to compete for higher-quality jobs and employers to compete within the marketplace.
Micro-credential Multiverse
Robert is the founder of Micro-credential Multiverse (https://www.microcredentialmultiverse...), a consultancy designed to support the development of high-quality, high-impact micro-credentialing ecosystems at any stage of development. Robert, a thought leader in the space, writes a bi-weekly newsletter designed to demystify the rapidly evolving world of micro-credentials, alternative credentials, and more! Subscribe on LinkedIn!
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