Notes and Trends

Abstract

The pandemic has increased the need for retraining of workers. Many higher education institutions are participating in the Taskforce on Higher Education and Opportunity, “a coalition of colleges that is swapping ideas and sharing information about how to pursue career-oriented initiatives.” Examples of the programs being offered are stackable credentials and apprenticeships. Many courses are offered in a short, eight-week format, a format seen to be worker-focused. The closer tie between academic advising and career advising is also being implemented. Chronicle of Higher Education, vol. 67, no. 15, pp. 38þ