new Micro-credentials are increasingly prominent in discussions around education, training and labour market policy. Policymakers, educators and trainers across the world envision micro-credentials to be an innovation with a multitude of potential uses and benefits – a sort of all-purpose solution for the problems confronting education, training and labour market systems – and some have begun to integrate them into existing practice and policy frameworks. However, evidence on the value and impact of micro-credentials remains scarce, limiting commitment on the part of stakeholders. This paper examines what is known about both the potential and limitations of micro-credentials with respect to enhancing learners’ labour market participation and outcomes, widening pathways from upper secondary to higher education, improving completion of higher education, and promoting social inclusion among disadvantaged learners. — e-Learning Feeds, 16h ago

new The Curriculum-to-Career Innovations Institute focuses on supporting campuses of all types to more fully link college learning with workforce preparedness and develop productive campus/industry partnerships. Through a focus on curricular and cocurricular alignment, defined learning and skill development, and high-impact experiences, campus teams will engage with experts from both higher education and industry to advance curriculum-based projects that promote equity and student success through meaningful career preparation. — AAC&U, 8h ago

new In Nepal, Nigeria and Uganda Matthew has developed interventions that leverage digital technology to overcome underdeveloped infrastructure, human resource limitations and geographical and environmental factors. — leeds.ac.uk, 23h ago

new Passionate about equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging (EDIB), Tristi is focused on opportunities to give and share platform to the voices unheard and/or unseen. In her current role, she supports the design, development and delivery of the Chief Medical Officer’s portfolio including Clinical Strategy, Leadership, Clinical Policy and Medicines. Tristi adapts her multi-disciplinary experience – health and care, public services, education and technology – using knowledge and experience in design and systems thinking. She is keen to apply ethics-centred techniques to advise, design, adapt and deliver impactful products and services to reduce the avoidable, unintended negative impacts of digital transformation. Tristi connects her purpose with like-minded professional networks – the BCS, AnitaB, AnalystX and All4Health&Care to bring together allies seeking to develop new leaders and solutions that seek to tackle both health and digital inequalities. — bcs.org, 8h ago

new Dr. Al Naemi lauded UDST partners for supporting Skills Day and for believing in the importance of advancing Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) in Qatar, adding that “UDST has always relied on industry leaders to develop its programs and work on bridging the gap between Academia and Industry.”... — thepeninsulaqatar.com, 15h ago

new But “most observed adaptation responses are fragmented, incremental, sector-specific, and unequally distributed across regions,” the agency writes, and maladaption in many sectors and regions is having a particularly serious impact on marginalized and vulnerable groups. “Key barriers to adaptation are limited resources, lack of private sector and citizen engagement, insufficient mobilization of finance (including for research), low climate literacy, lack of political commitment, limited research and/or slow and low uptake of adaptation science, and low sense of urgency.”... — Corporate Knights, 1d ago

new People in science, engineering, technology and mathematics (STEM) careers help fuel innovations vital to improving people’s quality of life, spurring economic growth and expanding the nation’s technological advances. — National Institute of Food and Agriculture, 23h ago

new ...series aims to provide a strategic approach to skills policies. It presents OECD internationally comparable indicators and policy analysis covering issues such as: quality of education and curricula; transitions from school to work; vocational education and training (VET); employment and unemployment; innovative workplace learning; entrepreneurship; brain drain and migrants; and skills matching with job requirements. — oecd-ilibrary.org, 23h ago

new ...“An interesting finding is that it was specifically the built environment that mattered – features like how close the adolescent lives to fast-food restaurants versus park and recreation facilities. Less important were the social and economic environmental factors like crime, social support, household income, household education – and while very important for adolescents’ health, these factors were not directly tied to obesity risk or eating behaviors in this study, and these factors are also harder to modify. The built environment, on the other hand, can be improved with policy change and economic investment like incentivizing grocery stores to come to food deserts, limiting fast-food outlets near school zones, enacting complete street policies to ensure pedestrians and cyclists are safe on the road, supporting municipalities to build more safe playgrounds and parks, and enacting joint use agreements so families can access public facilities like school fields and courts on the weekend,” said Amanda Staiano, PhD, associate professor, Louisiana State University’s Pennington Biomedical Research Center. Staiano was not associated with the research. — SCIENMAG: Latest Science and Health News, 15h ago

new In addition to identifying which issues demanded the most urgent action, “What Philly Wants” relied on respondents to rank the effectiveness of ways to solve those issues. Thanks to survey responses, researchers were able to identify residents’ top priorities to decrease crime: increased access to mental health and drug treatments (87%), improving relationships between police and the community (86%), and increased police funding at (55%). Top solutions to improve public schools included: providing tools necessary for students (75%), funding improvements to infrastructure (73%), and providing vocational education and job training (72%). — Lenfest Institute for Journalism, 1d ago

new Moreover, given that many young people with disabilities rely on school based social protection (such as school feeding programmes and social assistance for education payments), school closures increased poverty and food insecurity. — The BMJ, 1d ago

new There are two challenges in STEM: Attracting girls into STEM and retaining women already in STEM. Third-level institutions and STEM research funding bodies have taken action to support women's academics, including requiring a university to have equality action plans in order to receive research funding and targeted research funding for women. Companies too are very focused on diversifying their workforce and gaining from the greater depth of ideas and innovation diversity brings. In the UK and Ireland, only 25% of the STEM workforce are women, which means there are many opportunities and pathways for women to build meaningful and rewarding careers in STEM industries... — march8.com, 1d ago

new To a great degree, New Delhi has successfully arrested terrorism and separatism in Kashmir; however, the region’s conflict-marred education system needs serious intervention. The declining education environment needs to be tackled with targeted measures to economically and ideologically transform the conflict-driven society towards greater integration and assimilation with the Union of India. The administration of the Lieutenant Governor should prioritise the education sector to make it more market-oriented and increase avenues for the skill development of the youth. The UT should make specialised colleges for fields where industrial experts impart subject-specific education according to regional needs. For example, as tourism is the mainstay of the economy in Kashmir, the government should prioritise establishing a centre of excellence in tourism and hotel management education with private partnerships. Similarly, a college should offer a comprehensive degree on sustainable economy and developmental economics, appointing industry experts and reputed economists from across India as visiting professors. These initiatives will enhance the employability quotient of the youth in the private sector all over India and relieve the pressure on government jobs. — ORF, 1d ago

new A range of initiatives to increase young people’s digital literacy and skills are being implemented by governments and non-governmental organisations, but more systematic, population level education and civic programmes are needed to reduce inequities in digital literacy and opportunities. — The BMJ, 1d ago

new ..., household education—and while very important for adolescents' health, these factors were not directly tied to obesity risk or eating behaviors in this study, and these factors are also harder to modify. The built environment, on the other hand, can be improved with policy change and economic investment like incentivizing grocery stores to come to food deserts, limiting fast-food outlets near school zones, enacting complete street policies to ensure pedestrians and cyclists are safe on the road, supporting municipalities to build more safe playgrounds and parks, and enacting joint use agreements so families can access public facilities like school fields and courts on the weekend," said Amanda Staiano, Ph.D., associate professor, Louisiana State University's Pennington Biomedical Research Center. Staiano was not associated with the research. — medicalxpress.com, 23h ago

new But those working in K-12 education could also benefit from the education report in this project by seeing how topics intersect—such as the relationship between inequitable housing policies and educational inequity—and diving deeper into the origins of the work they do, said Juontel White, senior vice president of programs and advocacy with the Schott Foundation for Public Education, and co-author of the education report. — Education Week, 1d ago

new Dana Impak is a US$1.34 billion (RM6 billion) commitment over 5 years and is a key pillar under Khazanah’s Advancing Malaysia strategy, seeking to invest across six themes based on issues and challenges facing the nation, that include Digital Society and Technology, Quality Health and Education for all, Decent Work and Social Mobility, Food and Energy Security, Building Climate Resilience and Competing in Global Markets. — PostX News, 2d ago

new We jointly understand and appreciate the importance of digital transformation, enabled by 5G as a critical digital national infrastructure, as a key driver for improved labour productivity growth rates and efficiencies across all industries, especially manufacturing/production, logistics, agriculture, and energy, among others. — Vietnam Investment Review - VIR, 1d ago

new Nephrology trainees have long cited a lack of education and exposure to home hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis during training as a major educational gap. The ASN Task Force on the Future of Nephrology recommends providing additional education to close currently identified gaps in nephrology training, establishing individualized pathways to provide opportunities for fellows to explore advanced specialized care and other career goals in more depth, and prioritizing diversity, equity, and inclusion as well as promoting health care justice in all aspects of nephrology, especially fellowship training. — sciencenewsnet.in | news, journals and articles from all over the world., 1d ago

new ...r, focused on collaborative solutions to address socio-economic inequities in urban areas—bringing academic expertise across the state to the work being done on the ground. The Center seeks to build mutually beneficial partnerships with university, community, non-profit and municipal leaders across the city; support community resiliency and sustainability; provide enhanced learning experiences for students; and catalyze collaborative research projects with direct impact on the city of Atlanta and state of Georgia. — Georgia Institute of Technology, 1d ago

new ...for community-led educational and empowerment programs. We also want to address the economic challenges that are limiting women’s financial empowerment through our... — TechCabal, 1d ago

new By embracing UN Reform and the New Way of Working, by breaking down silos and by supporting humanitarian-development coherence amidst crises, ECW’s stakeholders recognize and embrace ECW’s added value: the UN’s global fund designed specifically to move with efficiency and effectiveness to collectively deliver quality education in emergencies and protracted crises. — Inter Press Service, 1d ago

new Throughout his long and illustrious career as a scientist, director and advisor in the public domain, Professor Camps remained committed to improving civic and social organizations’ effectiveness, embedding them in society and enabling them to contribute to important issues in education, healthcare and infrastructure. — Tilburg University, 1d ago

new Radio is an important tool in areas of conflict for women. It can provide fast local and hyperlocal information, and promotes social cohesion. It provides basic information to the displaced population, while overcoming literacy barriers. It can also be accessed through mobile phones and transistors, and comes in multiple content formats. — WAN-IFRA, 1d ago

new Too often, government funding rules for health, education, public housing and other services focus on inputs (the funding delivered) rather than outcomes (the service delivered). — SmartCompany, 1d ago

new ...: good health and optimum nutrition; connectedness, positive values, and contribution to society; safety and a supportive environment; learning, competence, education, skills, and employability; and agency and resilience. Current indicators focus on physical health, education, fertility, and employment and overlook critical but difficult to measure aspects of wellbeing such as self-esteem, relationships and connectedness, resilience, stress, depression, and anxiety. — The BMJ, 1d ago

new ..., which in part aims to expand opportunities for communities of color through education. Through CEI, Apple works with K-12 schools to advance in-school learning, organizations that provide out-of-school programming — such as Boys & Girls Clubs of America and Kode With Klossy — and minority-serving institutions, including dozens of Historically Black Colleges and Universities and Hispanic-Serving Institutions.“We believe education is a powerful force for equity, helping learners discover the tools they need to lift up their communities and shape the future,” said Lisa Jackson, Apple’s vice president of Environment, Policy, and Social Initiatives. “We’re thrilled to continue to expand our Community Education Initiative so that students of all ages have access to world-class learning opportunities, regardless of their zip code.”Oklahoma City University (OCU) — in partnership with the Cherokee Nation, the Choctaw Nation, and the Chickasaw Nation — is among Apple’s new CEI partners. Together, Apple, OCU, and the tribal governments have launched a new effort to provide educational opportunities to Native American youth and other young people who live on tribal reservations in Oklahoma, with the dual goals of preserving tribal languages and cultures, and enabling employment pathways so that young people can pursue their future while living in their tribal communities. The partnership kicks off later this month with a teacher academy for educators working in schools within the reservations of the Cherokee Nation, Choctaw Nation, and Chickasaw Nation, to support their work to integrate creativity and coding concepts in the classroom.“I’m in awe of the relationship this university has developed with Apple and the impact it will have on our tribal nation partners,” said Kenneth Evans, OCU’s president. “Together, we have the tools, technology, strategic infrastructure, and preservation initiatives that are creating paths to opportunity for future generations. From coding to more broad technical skills, we’re helping young people prepare for in-demand jobs while still honoring the heritage, language, and traditions of the Cherokee, Choctaw, and Chickasaw nations. As these programs expand, so too will their reach, enriching communities and preserving legacies for years to come.”Since launching CEI four years ago, Apple has maintained a focus on supporting teachers and educators by providing cutting-edge professional learning opportunities in their communities, and expanding programming to dozens of new organizations from coast to coast. New partners include Arizona State University; Arts New Orleans; the Center for Black Educator Development in Philadelphia; Education Service Center Region 13 in Austin; the Foundation for the Los Angeles Community Colleges; Harry S Truman College in Chicago; Henry Ford College in metro Detroit; Locally Grown Community Forge in Pittsburgh; Miami Dade College; Rutgers 4-H Computers Pathways Program in Newark, New Jersey; The New York Public Library TechConnect; University of Colorado Denver; University of Massachusetts Amherst’s Center for Youth Engagement; Wayne State University College of Engineering in Detroit; and more.To learn more about Apple’s commitment to education and work with partners across the globe, visit... — Inferse.com, 2d ago

new Staff shortages and time-poor workforces trying to maintain continuity and high standards in the public sector are also putting limits to the progression of further education institutions too. — Open Access Government, 1d ago

new The government, through skills and training minister Brendan O’Connor, has established Jobs and Skills Australia (JSA). Small JSA offices could be established in regional centres and key urban communities to focus on the important jobs and skills agenda — at the grassroots — while simultaneously collecting intelligence from local employees and community groups that could be shared with other agencies involved in policy making. — The Mandarin, 1d ago

new We’re reinforcing our talent pipeline, beginning as early as ninth grade with internships. Through our STEM and vocational scholarship programs, we help adult learners develop skills to become full-time employees. We also work closely with universities, minority-serving institutions, veteran-serving organizations, and high school STEM programs to create a pipeline of outstanding talent with skills in emerging fields like A.I., autonomy, cybersecurity, 5G, machine learning, and software engineering. — Fortune, 1d ago

new Investments in healthcare infrastructure, technology, and human resources must be given top priority by governments and healthcare organizations to address these issues. This includes making sure that healthcare systems have enough funding, investing in the education and training of healthcare professionals, and promoting evidence-based policies and practices. The development of new drugs and vaccines, the sharing of information and resources, and the support of low- and middle-income nations in their efforts to improve their healthcare systems are all areas where there is a need for greater international cooperation and collaboration. — Foundico.com, 2d ago

new These initiatives included building blocks such as internet availability and access to digital devices and skills in classrooms, described by the representative for Guyana and a ‘mobile first’ strategy shared by Kenya. There were also creative solutions to making science and technology careers attractive to all, such as... — techuk.org, 1d ago

new The CPRS mission is to advance the park and recreation profession through education, networking, resources and advocacy. CPRS members are united in their commitment to improving people’s lives. This networking happens across disciplines and agency boundaries to achieve together what we cannot do alone. CPRS strives to educate policy makers so that they vote with the premise that parks and recreation is an essential community service. — pasadenanow.com, 2d ago

new BASIS Independent Manhattan is a PreK–12 private school redefining education in NYC! We take a global approach to education through the BASIS Curriculum, which combines the world’s top education systems. Our spiraling liberal arts program is designed to inspire students to learn at the highest international levels and features advanced offerings in STEM, world languages, art, humanities, and more. Each discipline is led by Subject Expert Teachers who fuel creativity, critical inquiry, and independence in every child by using their expertise to bring high-level content to life. Our culture is shaped by the pillars of citizenship, confidence, courage, compassion, and creativity, creating a community that is as vibrant and diverse as its students. — New York Family, 2d ago

new The AAUW is just one of many organizations focused on addressing the gender gap in STEM. It provides key learning resources to women in STEM, including essential tools and training. Women can join the AAUW and access leadership training, tools for salary negotiation, information for managing and growing personal finances, and career-boosting skills. — control.com, 2d ago

new ...to discuss progress and innovations in legal ID issuance. Williams explains how some African nations are twining health and education agencies with civil registration authorities to reach scale registrations efficiently, and how governments are learning from each other to achieve identification goals, which have risen among priorities. — Biometric Update |, 2d ago