GENERAT MICRO-CERTIFICATIONS GIVE STUDENTS ADDED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE. The workforce has changed considerably over the last generation, not just for those graduating from post-secondary, but also for teenagers who are contemplating their future. Those in Generation Z—born between 1997 and 2012—are byand-large finishing high school with far less work experience than those who came before. For some, this leaves them with a feeling that they are not prepared for post-secondary.
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Fanshawe’s Corporate Training Solutions (CTS) is prepared to provide a pathway to college for students who are not quite ready to take that next step. They have developed a suite of micro-certifications that can help a young learner build a foundation to pursue additional education. For example, students can pursue a micro-certification in digital marketing that can help
them land an entry-level job. With added skills and experience, many students find it easier to make a decision about which college program is right for them.
this initiative at Fanshawe College. It is our goal to support these learners with pathway opportunities to post-secondary programs in the future.”
Micro-certifications are also ideal for experienced professionals looking to gain new skills for their current job or to find a different career path. Many industries have experienced layoffs or shifts in product and service delivery due to the COVID-19 pandemic. For example, an entrepreneur who has operated their business out of a storefront may now need to hone the skills necessary to build a digital e-commerce platform.
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“Micro-certifications are critical for future skill-building of individuals transitioning roles due to various reasons,” says Candace Miller, senior manager of Fanshawe’s Strategic Initiatives and Business Development. “CTS is proud to be leading
“Micro-certifications are critical for future skill-building.”
Participants who complete a micro-credential through CTS will receive a certificate of completion and a digital badge that can be displayed online. The way we do business is rapidly changing and so is the way we go to school. Fanshawe’s CTS micro-certifications are centred on skills upgrading and creating a pathway for future education or building on completed education.
