Micro-Credentials: How Universities and Employers Can Build Skills Together

Description

The accelerating transformation of key industries—particularly artificial intelligence, renewable energy, and smart manufacturing—has exacerbated the disconnect between academic preparation and workplace requirements. While 87% of employers report skills shortages (ManpowerGroup, 2024), traditional degree structures remain constrained by lengthy accreditation processes and theoretical orientations. This presentation demonstrates how strategically designed micro-credentials—compact, competency-based certifications co-created by universities and corporate partners—offer an agile solution to this growing education-employment chasm.

Period	21 May 2025 → 22 May 2025
Event title	EdVance: Innovating Education for a Global Future
Event type	Conference
Location	TAICANG, ChinaShow on map
Degree of Recognition	National