Partnering with over 150 organizations, STEMconnector represents a network of industry leaders committed to increasing the number of STEM-ready workers in the global talent pool. As a research-driven professional services organization, STEMconnector provides a platform that informs, counsels, and connects cross-sector leaders with a passion for and vested interest in re-envisioning the STEM workforce.
Do you know someone who’s curious about the insurance industry? Invite them to join the upcoming Emerging Insurance Professionals panel hosted by STEMconnector’s Women in Insurance Initiative!
Date + Time: Thursday, September 26 at 12:00 pm ET
Registration Link 🔗: https://lnkd.in/ec7DKAKm
During the live virtual event, the panelist roster of early career and emerging insurance leaders will share their career journeys, what they’ve learned along the way, and advice for those looking to break into the insurance industry. Attendees will also have the opportunity to ask the panelists questions. Register today and share this event with your network!
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Just one month left to submit your nominations for an ACORD Award!
At #ACORDConnect, we'll be presenting the awards for the following categories:
🏆 ACORD Implementation Excellence
🏆 ACORD Standards Advancement
🏆 ACORD Industry Vanguard
🏆 ACORD Community Leadership
🏆 Women's Insurance Advancement
Learn more about each category and nominate an individual or organization here: https://bit.ly/3RktE3y
Dr. Calvin Mackie, CEO, Founder, and visionary behind STEM NOLA | STEM Global Action, will be the Keynote Speaker at the American Public Transportation Association's (APTA) Workforce Summit in Washington, DC, on Friday, August 23rd!
Dr. Mackie will share insights on how STEM NOLA is actively developing the STEM human capital pipeline and creating pathways for future innovators in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM). His keynote will spotlight the impact of STEM NOLA's mission to expose, engage, and inspire K-12 students through transformative STEM-based activities.
As part of this exciting opportunity, Dr. Mackie will also discuss STEM NOLA’s recent collaboration with the New Orleans Regional Transit Authority (RTA), where our STEM Fellows explored the STEM behind public transportation. This partnership underscores our commitment to integrating real-world experiences into STEM education.
APTA’s Workforce Summit is a key platform representing over 1,500 public and private sector organizations and 90% of public transportation users in North America.
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A career in insurance can be rewarding, dynamic, and invigorating, so how do you find your spot within its evolving landscape?
Join the Women in Insurance Initiative on Thursday, September 26th at 12 PM est for an upcoming webinar "Emerging Insurance Professionals Panel: Navigating an Evolving Career in Insurance".
The panel of early career and emerging insurance leaders will share their career journeys. Whether you’re curious about insurance or actively seeking your next career move, this panel will provide a sneak peek into the field of insurance and leave attendees with useful insights they can apply in current and future roles.
Register today! https://hubs.ly/Q02LHFpJ0ALLInTent connecting insurance DEI initiatives
🚨Just one week left to submit your learning session proposal for The 2024 STEM Innovation Forum: Illuminating Possibilities - Exploring STEM Workforce Trends and Insights for Today and Tomorrow!
Learning Sessions are designed to ensure we have a variety of strategies, approaches and organizations represented at the Forum. If you have an example of a program, resource, or collaboration that is effectively transforming the STEM workforce, submit your application using the link below to propose a learning session.
Act now, session proposals are due August 16th!
Learn more and submit your proposal: https://hubs.ly/Q02K40010
🌟 Exciting Webinar Recap: “Leveraging Micro Credentialing to Advance Skills-Based Hiring” - If you would like to access the slide deck from the session, please feel free to reach out via DM. 🎁
We had an enlightening session focused on the potential of micro-credentialing to drive innovation and create inclusive pathways to STEM employment. As a former science educator, this topic is near and dear to my heart. I was delighted to be joined by a panel of experienced experts who shared invaluable insights on the subject.
Panelists:
Robert Bajor 🛰, CEO and Founder of Micro-credential MultiverseSonia Malik, Global Program Director - IBM Skillsbuild
Angela Consani, CEO and Co-Founder of Bioscience Core Skills Institute (BCSI)
❤️ Special thank you to Ted (Theodore) W. of STEMconnector for facilitating!
Key Highlights:
🌟 Robert Bajor kicked off the discussion with an overview of the current state of the workforce and the rapid pace of skill changes. He emphasized that around 72% of executives identify talent gaps and labor market shortages as their top business challenges. Notably, the average job description lists about 10 skills, but 75-80% of these skills change every 2-3 years creating pipeline challenges for learners, institutions, and employers.
🌟 Sonia Malik from IBM shared the transformative IBM SkillsBuild program, which democratizes access to technology training and fosters career resilience. The program offers courses in exciting and in-demand areas like AI, sustainability, cybersecurity, and more, along with essential workplace skills. IBM partners with organizations like U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and Goodwill Industries International for comprehensive program execution.
🌟 Angela Consani highlighted the value of skills-based credentials as complementary additions to traditional degrees or certifications in the workforce. She pointed out that many individuals possess valuable skills but lack formal qualifications. To bridge this gap, BCSI created digital badges to certify students' skills, which major biotech companies recognize. This approach has a proven track record of unlocking talent from non-traditional and previously invisible sources and emphasizes hiring based on skillsets over traditional degrees as the only proxy for job readiness.
Other areas that were discussed:
- The importance of behavior-based interviewing and the potential of micro-credentialing to enhance job skills and employment opportunities.
- The growing policy imperative at the state level to eliminate degree requirements and accept skills-based credentials, with several states already adopting this approach.
Thank you to our panelists for their expertise and to everyone who joined us for this insightful session. Together, we are advancing the future of skills-based hiring! 🚀
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Join the U.S. Department of Education and NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration for the next session in the "Raise the Bar: You Belong in STEM Webinar" series: Inclusive Higher Education STEM Pathways.
During this webinar, attendees will learn about student STEM higher education pathways including student services, internships, competitions, and other resources to inspire and support low-income, first generation, underrepresented, and high-need students to pursue a STEM post-secondary education at a minority-serving institution.
This webinar is ideal for parents, high school students, counselors, educators, university students, recruitment and admissions faculty.
Date 🗓️ + Time ⏰: Aug 14, 2024 at 1 PM ET
🔗 Register today! https://hubs.ly/Q02JzPBY0
🚨We are currently seeking learning sessions proposals for The 2024 STEM Innovation Forum: Illuminating Possibilities - Exploring STEM Workforce Trends and Insights for Today and Tomorrow!
Learning Sessions are designed to ensure we have a variety of strategies, approaches and organizations represented at the Forum. If you have an example of a program, resource, or collaboration that is effectively transforming the STEM workforce, submit your application using the link below to propose a learning session.
Act now, session proposals are due August 16th!
Learn more and submit your proposal: https://lnkd.in/euknWitd
