Education and Employment Research Center, Rutgers University

?? New Episode Alert! ?? ?? Welcome to Workforce Insights! This week, we're diving headfirst into The FUTURE of Work and Education with none other than Dr. Michelle Van Noy from Rutgers University! ?? As the Director of the Education and Employment Research Center, Rutgers University (EERC) at the School of Management and Labor Relations (say that five times fast!), Dr. Van Noy brings a treasure trove of insights to the table. What’s on the agenda? ?? Student choices & pathways ?? STEM & technician education ?? Noncredit credentials ?? Community college innovation ?? The essential links between education and the labor market Join Dr. Kimberly A. Moore, CCMP, host and Michelle Van Noy as they unpack how education and training programs can pivot to meet the ever-evolving workforce needs. Get the inside scoop on groundbreaking projects from Rutgers University EERC and learn practical strategies to tackle workforce challenges head-on. ???? Whether you're a student charting your career, an educator molding the leaders of tomorrow, or an industry leader looking for evidence-based solutions—this episode is your one-stop shop for actionable insights and fresh inspiration. ?? ?? Tune in now and let’s shape the future together! ?? https://apple.co/3Ka6nNX https://spoti.fi/3UtKZb1 https://amzn.to/4biEmPO YouTube: https://bit.ly/3yzXFFP https://lnkd.in/dDZntgFd Michelle Van NoyRutgers UniversityEducation and Employment Research Center, Rutgers University Debra BraggAllison ForbesAndy WeaverRachael BowerMark D'AmicoWilliam MabeJames JacobsMichael LesieckiJustin VintonJeff FlesherDaniel DouglasMark D'AmicoMelissa QuaalMarilyn BargerColin LacyChris M.Dina DavisStacey MitchellMelissa NolleyLisa Larson #WorkforceDevelopment #FutureOfWork #EducationInnovation #Leadership #CommunityColleges #STEMEducation #NoncreditCredentials #LaborMarketInsights #Podcast #CareerPathways #EconomicDevelopment #LifelongLearning

Please join the Non-degree Credentials Research Network (NCRN)'s webinar on Wed 2/26 at 1 pm Eastern. Stephanie Norris from the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond will share research on community college noncredit enrollments from a survey of 121 community colleges in 5 states. Register here: go.rutgers.edu/findings

Hope you will join the Nondegree Credentials Research Network open forum webinar on Tue, 1/28 at 1 Eastern to hear about the latest research in the NCRN. Members are invited to briefly (5 min) share a current research project or interest. Please register here: go.rutgers.edu/openforum

?? Save the date ?? The job market is changing, and so are the skills adults need. participation in adult education and training (AET) has risen over the past decade, and the landscape of these systems is evolving. Join us for the official launch event of our report "Quality Matters - Strengthening the Quality Assurance of Adult Education and Training", to learn about how AET systems are changing, and a new framework for quality comparison. Drawing on extensive research and case studies, the report offers recommendations to strengthen AET systems, ensuring they remain aligned with the needs of the job market and society. Stay tuned for our webinar to get key insights on the characteristics of high-quality AET systems. ?? 27 January 2025 ? 15:00 CET Join us for the launch event to watch see presentations from: ?? El Iza Mohamedou, Head of the OECD Centre for Skills ?? Courtney Brown, Vice President of Impact and Planning at the Lumina Foundation ?? Ricardo Espinoza, Policy Analyst at the OECD Centre for Skills ?? Simon Broek, Senior Expert at Ockham Institute for Policy Support ?? Kyle Albert, Assistant Research Professor at the George Washington Institute of Public Policy at the George Washington University? Want to learn more? Check out the report ?? https://lnkd.in/eJAzU_Fx #OECDCentre4Skills #Skills #CareerDevelopment #Training #Upskilling #AdultEducation #AdultEducationandTraining

?? Credentials Unscripted Podcast - Episode 27 ?? “A Framework for Non-Degree Credential Quality" ?? Featuring: Dr. Michelle Van Noy, Director - Education and Employment Research Center, Rutgers University ?? Listen here - https://lnkd.in/gt_euAik ? Non-degree credentials are growing rapidly, but what does non-degree credential quality look like? In this episode, Dr. Michelle Van Noy, shares a framework for non-degree credential quality and highlights the research around outcomes for non-degree credential attainers. ?? A "Non-Degree Credential Quality Framework" focuses on Credential Design, Demonstrated Competencies, Market Processes & Outcomes. ?? To learn more about EERC's research, you can visit their website here - https://lnkd.in/gdQ5d8az Hosted by: Matt Sterenberg Apple: https://lnkd.in/gMQV9uHR Spotify: https://lnkd.in/gigbCeR9

I'm excited to share a new blog post by Michelle Van Noy and myself, the second in a year-long series being published by Work Shift. In this post, we dig into the complexity of quality when it comes to non-degree credentials. Surprise: Quality means different things to different stakeholders across the whole spectrum of non-degree credentials! That's why we spotlight "quality influencers," the public and private entities that have built expertise in these complex environments. Check it out, and get ready for even deeper dives to come. https://lnkd.in/e9RbXQns #HigherEd #Noncredit #Nondegree #credentials