ISSIP has assembled a panel of experts on work, learning and skills to discuss “STEM education and skills needs in the context of future of work, and to explore how to close the gap between current undergraduate degree programs and the entry level job requirements of employers that will contribute to a thriving workforce in our nation.”
Speakers in these workshops include experts from Accenture, Blue Cross, Cisco, IBM, Microsoft, MasterCard, UC Santa Cruz, Burning Glass, Boeing, Cal Giant Farms, Infineon, SAS, Linux Foundation, Tata Consultancy Service (TCS), Credly, InOrbit, Geopogo, OneTen, Stanford U., Northeastern U., CA Community Colleges, NSF, and ISSIP.
Dates and times of the workshops are as follows:
Workshop 1: Nov 10, 2021: 9 am – 12 pm PT – Long-Term Impact of COVID-19 on Work/Learning/Skills
Workshop 2: Nov 17, 2021: 9 am – 12 pm PT – Industry Best Practices for Skills Screening
Workshop 3: Dec 8, 2021: 9 am – 12 pm PT – Industry Lens on Undergraduate Education Best Practices
Workshop 4: Dec 15, 2021: 9 am – 12 pm PT – Micro-learning, Career Pathways & Future of Credentialing
You can learn more and register for these sessions on the ISSIP Website.
ISSIP is also asking those interested in these topics to fill out a brief 15-minute survey to learn more about what you and your organization deem necessary to better prepare STEM graduates with the skills and experience for jobs now and in the future. You can access and fill out the survey here.
