Sessions
Concurrent Session
Using Alternative Credentials Effectively
203-204
In-Person
Tuesday 10/26/2021 09:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Competencies: Interpersonal (Behavioral)
Workplace Application:
From the overview of a SHRM survey and a look at the current marketplace, participants will gain a greater understanding of the role alternative credentials play in the employment ecosystem. This data will also allow you to review your organization’s perspective(s) on alternative credentials during this critical time of talent shortages.
Alternative Credentials (apprenticeship, badges, certificates, etc.) are proliferating. This explosion makes it even harder for employers to understand their value because there are few accepted standards that signal quality or efficacy. Often diverse candidates acquire them because they are an easier and less expensive alternative to traditional degrees. Recent SHRM research uncovers employer and employee impressions of alternative credentials. In this session we’ll explore the value of alternative credentials, how they are perceived by employers and employees, and how they can be used as part of a DEI strategy.
Learning Objectives:
- Understand what an alternative credential is and how they are integral to skills-based hiring.
- Identify the issues around greater adoption of alternative credentials.
- Explore how to use alternative credentials as part of a successful DEI strategy.
- Understand what questions to ask your organization regarding the use of alternative credentials, now and in the future.
