NMC Micro-Credentials and Customized Training
Date and Time
Tuesday Aug 17, 2021
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM EDT
FREE
Location
Webinar/Virtual
Please join us via Zoom for this webinar. You will receive the link to the Zoom meeting in your registration confirmation.
Contact Information
Molly MacGirr
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Description
This webinar will focus on the benefits and use of micro-credentials as local employers seek to upskill their workforce. Micro-credentialing is based on a series of technical courses and can be customized to meet the needs of specific industries or businesses. Customized professional development and training will be highlighted and specific case studies will be showcased.
Ed Bailey
Director of Operations and Business Development - Marine Center Northwestern Michigan College Ed Bailey is the Director of Operations and Business Development for the Marine Center at Northwestern Michigan College. Northwestern Michigan College provides comprehensive Geospatial Applications training solutions for the marine, surveying, and remote sensing industries. Emphasis is placed on collecting and processing accurate, usable data on the natural and constructed world around us. Expert instructors utilize current industry-standard equipment, including autonomous and remotely operated data collection systems that operate on land, in the air, and in the marine environment. Ed has a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Michigan State University and will complete his Masters in Science in Project Management from the University of Wisconsin -Platteville in the spring of 2021. |
Jason Slade Director of Technical Academic Areas Northwestern Michigan College Jason Slade oversees 8 disciplines and 12 specializations as Director of the Technical Academic Areas at Northwestern Michigan College. Prior to this role, he was a faculty member in the engineering technology program teaching courses in electronics and electrical systems. Before coming to NMC, Jason was a program coordinator at Mott Community College and an electrical engineer in the automotive industry. He is passionate about connecting students to high-demand careers in technology. |