Wichita State University Office for Workforce, Professional and Community Education
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How 1EdTech Members Power Learner Potential
Wichita State University is creating new opportunities for learners, as well as employers, through its innovative Badges Program. Working through 1EdTech’s Wellspring Initiative, WSU was able to expand its already successful program by working more closely with industry leaders. The insightful collaboration helped to verify that a learner who earns a badge has the skills employers are looking for when hiring. Now, the program is getting attention and funding from a variety of sectors, allowing the university to expand the program, and possibilities, for all.
“I’ve done badges a lot of different ways, and this is the future. It’s these partnerships that are the key to success, for all of us. Badges and credentials only have value if someone gives them value. The process we went through with Wellspring, asking employers for their opinions and listening to them, gave our badges value because they are validated. We know that what we identified as the skills and competencies are indeed what they need in the workplace.”
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