Forging Connections: Building Content Taxonomies, Uncovering New Audiences & Fostering Apprenticeships

Hi there! ?? Welcome to the Building Career Pathways Newsletter. Each month, HC experts will chime in and explore the trends, challenges and opportunities facing today’s workforce, as well as tips for creating lasting impact with education and training programs.

Harnessing the Power of Knowledge Management Part 1: Taxonomy Management

By: Elizabeth Moore, SHRM-SCP

Professional development and certification teams are always on the lookout for ways to enhance learner experiences, streamline content management, and drive member engagement. One powerful tool that HC is leveraging to enhance our association partners’ experience is Knowledge Management. But what exactly is Knowledge Management and how can it transform your Association’s content strategy and member experience?

Understanding Knowledge Management ?

Knowledge Management is the ability to collect, categorize, store, and oversee ever-changing data and turn it into actionable insights. Essentially Knowledge Management is understanding what content you have (topics in learning materials, test items, blog articles, certifications, micro credentials, standards, etc.) and putting it to work in partnership with learner performance results.

Over the next series of articles, we’ll outline our three pillars of Knowledge Management: Taxonomy Management, Learning Objects Management, and Knowledge Graphing.

Let’s start with Taxonomy Management which is an essential bedrock.

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Uncovering New Audiences and Supporting the Military

By: Colin Moylan

When it comes to discovering new audiences for an association’s certification or professional development, there is a great option that many overlook: current and former U.S. military members and their spouses. Did you know there are more than 2 million active duty and select-reserve members of the U.S. military?* And nearly 99% of military occupations have at least one related civilian credential?**

Partnering with the military might not be the first strategy that comes to mind for professional associations, but it's an opportunity with too much potential to ignore. By offering your credentials and training to current, transitioning, and former military personnel, you're not just tapping into a whole new world of potential members and revenue streams. You're also giving back to the brave men and women who've served our country. It's a win-win that many associations overlook, but one that could take your organization to new heights while making a real difference in veterans' lives. Let's dive into why this unexpected alliance could be your next big move.

Military Skillsets Translate to Successful Civilian Careers

So, why consider servicemembers for your associations’ certification? Well first and foremost, U.S. military personnel learn invaluable skills while in uniform that set up a fantastic foundation for success once out of uniform. Skills like communication, discipline, project management, leadership, collaboration, and more can all translate incredibly well to a civilian career.

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WEBINAR: A Cooperative Approach to Lifelong Career Training

On-Demand

In this one-hour webinar, HC’s Chief Growth Officer, Josh Slayton invites author and apprenticeship expert, Ryan Craig, Director of Learning at Lippert, Matt Jerlecki, and Executive Director of Ivy+ Career Link at Ivy Tech Community College, Joey Wheatly, to share their thoughts on career development.

Together, they discuss how colleges and universities, industry associations, and employers can work together to solve challenges inherent in today’s professional development model.

Hear details about an innovative apprenticeship program developed by Ivy Tech Community College and Lippert. You’ll learn how the program got started, who has access, and how it benefits staff, the employer, and the school.

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