The recording for each session is linked below.
Mini-Grant Q&A Information Session
Mini-grants of up to $10,000 are available for collaborative teams to develop and implement a revenue-generating, employer-engaged UMS micro-credential addressing workforce development needs in Maine. Learn more about the UMS Micro-Credential Framework, development process, and the request for proposals due by Monday, October 21. Bring your questions!
Date: Wednesday, September 18th, 12 – 12:50PM
View the session recording via Kaltura (44:14)
UMS Micro-Credentials: What Are the Possibilities?
There is no one-size-fits-all when it comes to micro-credentials. Learn more about the options available, including pathways, micro-badges, developing vs. implementing, revenue-generation, and an exciting cluster course pilot currently underway. Share your micro-credential idea to get feedback about making it a reality and connect with potential collaborators across UMS.
Date: Wednesday, October 9th, 12 – 12:50PM
View the session recording via Kaltura (48:49)
Help Your Students Stand Out: Implementing Existing Micro-Credentials for UMS Students
With more than 40 micro-credential pathways and nearly 250 badges, you don’t need to develop a new micro-credential to help your students stand out. In this session, we’ll showcase some of the existing micro-credentials that help students develop the knowledge and skills employers are seeking, including Career Prepared, Global Competency, Leadership (External Links), and more, and outline how you can implement them in an academic course or co-curricular program.
Date: Wednesday, October 30th, 12 – 12:50PM
View the session recording via Kaltura (42:41)
Mapping Education Design Lab’s 21st Century Skills to Your Course or Program
In this session, you will learn how to offer Education Design Lab (EDL) Badges to your students. The VP of talent development at Linkedin calls these durable, transferable 21st Century Skills “the currency of the future workplace” (External Link). However, only 37% of employers believe their entry-level employees have these skills (External Link). We have developed a streamlined process for mapping academic courses, co-curricular programs, and employer training/internship programs to the EDL sub-competencies. The EDL rubrics and process for issuing these badges will be discussed.
Date: Wednesday, November 13th, 12 – 12:50PM