You’re invited to a Summit on “Embedding Industry Certifications in Academic Programs: A Win-Win,” hosted by Credential As You Go and Workcred. This virtual summit will include two panel discussions:
The first panel will feature national experts defining industry certifications and highlighting the benefits of embedding them in academic programs.
The second panel will include educational, training, and certification providers who will share their experiences in aligning industry certifications with academic programs including who was involved, resources required, and lessons learned.
An open forum will follow the panels to enable audience participation and expand the discussion.
FEATURING
Welcome – Melissa Goldberg, Corporation for a Skilled Workforce
National Panel – Moderated by Karen Elzey, Associate Executive Director, Workcred
Julie Uranis, Vice President, Online and Strategic Initiatives, UPCEA
Michelle Spires, Assistant Vice President of ACE Learning Evaluations
Rufus Glasper, President and CEO, League for Innovation in the Community College
Provider Panel – Moderated by Bill West, Chief Credentialing Solutions Officer, Cornerstone Strategies, LLC
Todd Myers, Professor and Department Chair, Ohio University, Russ College Department of Engineering Technology and Management
Terryn Batiste, Accreditation & Licensure/Certification Manager, Workforce, Quality & Development, Houston Community College
Respondents and Open Discussion – Moderated by Melissa Goldberg
Earl Buford, President, CAEL
Thomas Walker, Senior Advisor for Economic Development and Military Affairs, UNC System
