In a recent interview with The evoLLLution, Erin Careless (Dalhousie University) discusses how postsecondary institutions can build robust partnerships with employers and refine their continuing education programming. She emphasizes that employers are critical to lifelong learning and that programming must align with workplace needs. To ensure scalability and quality, she proposes using governance models with features such as clear agreements, defined roles, and customizable content. Careless explains that Dal follows a “learner-to-earner” lifecycle with credentials that are stackable, flexible, and skills-based, with recognition of prior learning. Finally, she highlights ways that institutions can differentiate their workforce credentials to ensure that learners can “dip in and out as their careers evolve.”
