Making the shift to skills starts with a process that many find challenging: surfacing skills that are actually taught and learned through existing courses, and making them visible to educators, learners, and employers. For that to happen we need to move from conceptual discussions to the realm of practical application.
Educational institutions need three things to implement change: time, money, and direction. Government programs, private grants, and other sources of funding are emerging. The Australian government and others are all-in when it comes to skills training. Programs in Europe and worldwide are searching for ways to enhance Personal Evidence Records, revamp the idea of resumes, and build a bridge between educators and employers.
But before we get too far down the track of where we can go, first we need to make a start. So where can we start?
