Learning would have endured a greater disruption if it had not been for the educational technology (EdTech) industry and its players. Although we were limited in our physical movement for the past two years, technology enabled us to move forward as a society. Health care was made more accessible with MedTech. FinTech made it easier…
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Microcredentials: Is It Attention-Grabbing Enough?
“Rather than traditional programs, microcredentials fit the bill for the attainment of industry-specific requirements based on their uniqueness of study anytime, anywhere,” said Prof Dr Vinesh Thiruchelvam, Chief Innovation Officer and Deputy Vice-Chancellor of Asia Pacific University (APU). Microcredentials are micro-qualifications that demonstrate an individual’s skill, knowledge, and/or professional development specific to an area relevant…
Female Entrepreneurs of Asia: A Learning Curve
Women are increasingly recognized as a key driver of economic growth and job creation. In 2020, women comprise about 17% of the estimated 43 million employers in Asia and 23% in Southeast Asia. These numbers are expected to rise as the recent economic downturn acted as a catalyst for positive change. Women, who involuntarily or voluntarily…
Learning pathways to elevate your talent
The world is bursting with learning content. A timely opportunity for organizations that struggle to hire employees with the right skills, narrow the ballooning skills gap of their existing workforce, and seek to thrive in the rapidly evolving world of work. How can organizations identify learning content that meets the needs of their workforce? The…
Upskilling Women for the Future of Work
Every so often, something seismic like a global pandemic happens and creates a lasting impact on the future of work. In the span of two years, over 64 million women across the world were either furloughed or laid off while many others were forced to take a career break to deal with the challenges of…
How She Made it to the Top in the Tech Industry
Women in Southeast Asia are actively reskilling and upskilling themselves in machine learning, computer programming, and IT support. A clear indicator of their desire to be more technologically savvy. Their active pursuit of a career in the tech industry is reflected in the growing number of women entering the global workforce of the tech industry – 28%…
Improving Her Experience at the Workplace
Much has been written about the pandemic and its impact on the global economy, labor market, and livelihood. Yet, there is more to learn about the severity of its impact on women in particular. Globally, women comprise 39% of the global workforce. However, the pandemic resulted in 54% of women losing their jobs. This means…
Investing in Women’s Lifelong Learning Journey
As we step into the third year of the pandemic, organizations need to re-imagine their reskilling and upskilling initiatives to address the unequal impact the pandemic and digital transformation have had on working-age women. The Mental Wellness of Women Hangs In A Balance When the world went into an indefinite lockdown, childcare and domestic services…
Teachers, the heartbeat of the learning recovery
On the 5th of October, we celebrate teachers. This year is no different. The past year and a half has been a vivid reminder that teachers are the backbone and heartbeat of every education system. Without them, we would struggle to keep learning on track, let alone on the road to recovery. Held annually, UNESCO’s…
Embracing the multigenerational workforce
In just nine years, the first group of Millennials will turn 50, the first cohort of Generation X will turn 65, and thanks to the advances in science and technology, the first group of Baby Boomers will turn 85. By 2050, the ratio of those 65 and above to those within the working age group…
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