Engineering the Future Workforce by Siemens explores emerging and best practices that are empowering the next generation of engineering talent. The podcast series showcases conversations with leading voices from academia and industry who are committed to improving learners’ digital skillset and mindset to accelerate innovation.
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Engineering the Future Workforce by Siemens explores emerging and best practices that are empowering the next generation of engineering talent. The podcast series showcases conversations with leading voices from academia and industry who are committed to improving learners’ digital skillset and mindset to accelerate innovation.
Strengthening Global Talent Pipelines Through Microcredentials and Collaboration with Octavio Heredia of Arizona State University
Engineering the Future Workforce
37 minutes
3 weeks ago
Strengthening Global Talent Pipelines Through Microcredentials and Collaboration with Octavio Heredia of Arizona State University
Access to world-class education is rapidly being redefined, and learners everywhere are demanding flexible, verifiable pathways that keep pace with innovation. In this episode, we’re joined by Octavio Heredia, Director, Global Outreach and Extended Education, Fulton Schools of Engineering at Arizona State University, to explore how stackable microcredentials, global partnerships and learning-employment records are shaping the future of engineering education. We discuss how ASU is meeting learners where they are, how industry and academia can co-create scalable solutions, and what it truly means to cultivate lifelong “master learners.”
Key Takeaways:
00:00 Introduction.
02:27 Octavio reflects on witnessing ASU’s transformation over 23 years.
04:43 Microcredentials meet rapidly changing learner and industry needs.
10:25 A microcredential framework improved learner motivation and targeted skill growth.
15:00 Clearer microcredential messaging remains a work in progress.
20:07 Alignment, transparency, and collaboration make hard partnerships worthwhile.
24:33 Fast-changing, complex industries make alignment challenging.
30:01 Learning records aim to empower learners to tell their full skills story.
32:46 The goal to develop master learners equipped to grow and adapt.
Resources Mentioned:
Arizona State University | Website
ASU Microcredential Programs
Trusted Learner Network
ASU Fulton Schools of Engineering
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Engineering the Future Workforce
Engineering the Future Workforce by Siemens explores emerging and best practices that are empowering the next generation of engineering talent. The podcast series showcases conversations with leading voices from academia and industry who are committed to improving learners’ digital skillset and mindset to accelerate innovation.
