Rethinking Education: Degrees To Micro-Credentials
But what happens to the hallowed halls of Ivy League degrees? According to Stephany, it's time for education providers to revamp the mold. Short courses—a.k.a. micro-certificates—tailored by industry intel might just rescue both the talent pool and employers from the growing AI skills gap.
"An emphasis on skills unlocks doors to varied social backgrounds and seeds diverse perspectives within the workforce," says Dr. Stephany—highlighting benefits that go beyond talent match-making, straight into vital societal shifts.
AI's terrain is evolving, but instead of waving certificates, businesses are scouting practical brains. In fields buckling under talent shortages, selecting candidates based on real-world abilities holds potential to exponentially broaden the talent pool, according to the same study. With AI projected to transform industries globally, the stars might just be aligning for a keyword-rich Google search that kickstarts your new AI career path, minus the gown and cap ceremony.
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