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OpenBadges: Increasing Visibility of Association Education

WBT Systems

There has been much discussion lately about the value of digital badges for both association education and certification programs. The social connectivity offered by digital badges aligns perfectly with the nature of association membership and education programs in particular. OpenBadges increase visibility for the Association.

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Challenges and Opportunities for Association Education Programs

WBT Systems

In this post, we have collected some articles that we think will be interesting for associations, and that touch on some of the challenges and opportunities for association education programs today. Connectivity is replacing knowledge – association education must facilitate feedback, understanding and application to provide true value.

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The Dynamic Duo: Careers and Learning

YourMembership

Did you know that 80% of Millennials are interested in relevant job opportunities based on their current certifications? Providing your members with continuing education courses and job openings in one view will not only give them an unparalleled experience, but also increase.

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Association Tips: 6 Irresistible Member Benefits that Convince People to Join and Renew

Higher Logic

Active job boards are a great way to attract millennials as well. Even millennials who are already working in their chosen industry are often interested in new opportunities because, while they’re one of the most well-educated generations , millennials still make less money than their older counterparts.

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Association Brain Food Weekly: 8.21.20

Reid All About it

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Diversity benchmarking. Either way, career pathways , says WBT Systems in this #ASAE20 recap, help your members and market understand what they need to learn and which of your programs they should take to acquire those competencies.

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3 Reasons Why Online Mentoring Programs Attract New Members

Higher Logic

They are direct quotes from Marketing General’s 2017 Membership Marketing Benchmarking Report , which lists new member acquisition as one of the top three priorities for associations. The number one member benefit millennials are looking for is jobs, according to a study by Abila. Answer 1: Not gaining new members.

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Lifelong Learning in the Freelance Economy

WBT Systems

47 percent of working millennials freelance now—a larger percentage than any other generation and another predictor of the growing freelance economy. Freelancers stay competitive by learning new skills. 65 percent of freelancers said they’re learning new skills as jobs evolve, versus only 45 percent of regular workers.

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