Expanding the Talent Pool: How Credentialing Organizations Can Strengthen Workforce Development and Hiring Pipelines
Thursday, August 27 from 12:00 - 1:00 pm ET
Description
Workforce disruption, education shifts, and evolving employer expectations are reshaping how talent is identified, developed, and promoted. Credentialing organizations are uniquely positioned to play a central role in expanding the qualified talent pool—but doing so requires a shift from static credential models to dynamic, workforce-aligned systems.
This webinar explores how credentialing bodies can actively support workforce development efforts to strengthen hiring pipelines, increase access to opportunity, and better align credentials with real-world demand, and promoting their values to employers and regulators..
Participants will examine emerging trends impacting the talent landscape, including changing demographics, alternative education pathways, and policy developments such as 529 expansion, student loan reform, and immigration-related education and workforce considerations. The session will also highlight practical strategies for embedding credentials into both degree and non-degree programs, aligning offerings with labor market demand, and strengthening employer engagement.
Through real-world examples and expert perspectives, this session will provide ideas for transforming credentials into more effective workforce signals—supporting employers seeking qualified talent and individuals navigating evolving career pathways.
Speakers
- Steve Jurch, Association of Community College Trustees
- Mickie Rops ICE-CCP, MAED, FASAE, CAE, CredUp Hub
- Bill West, ICE-CCP, MBA, KaWest Partners
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