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Associations: Solving the Skills Gap with Digital Credentials

WBT Systems

Many solutions have been proposed to address this disconnect, including expansion of apprenticeships and online continuing education. Prior to the digital revolution, these credentials were called certificates of completion. Badges recognize program and certificate completion, with badge color based on skill level.

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Building Buy-In for an Online Community at Your Association

Higher Logic

While the way you align your proposed member community with your executives’ goals will vary by association, five of the most common priorities you might find in the strategic plan include new member acquisition, member engagement and retention, non-dues revenue growth, advocacy and legislation, and maintaining relevance. Objection 1: Price.

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Stronger by Association: AMR Promotes Two, Hires Policy Analyst

AMR Management Services

Engle Earns Meeting Planner Certification. Association for Rural and Small Libraries. Chief Officers of State Library Agencies. ► April. (2). ▼ March. (9). Which (c) is Right for Me? 501(c)(3) vs. 501(c)(6). AMR Promotes Two, Hires Policy Analyst. Clearing the decks. NASCA Selects AMR as Management Partner.

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Executive Connections: Shine in '09

Executive Connections

.   In a play on SLA President Gloria Zamora’s theme, “Align in ’09,” I would like to propose a rhyming theme:  let’s shine in ’09.    No training budget?    No excuse.    SLA now offers free online courses as an exclusive benefit to SLA members.

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