The Coursera Podcast Smarter Skilling with Amanda Brophy
Dec 4, 2024
In this engaging discussion, Amanda Brophy, Director of Grow with Google, dives into the transformative role of technology in workforce training and career development. She shares the impactful journey of Grow with Google, showcasing the impressive milestone of over 600,000 global graduates. Amanda highlights the increasing importance of AI skills and addresses concerns about short-term credentials, underlining pathways to long-term success. The conversation also emphasizes the integration of soft skills into technical training, paving the way for inclusive career advancement.
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From Internal Pilot To Global Certificates
- Grow with Google started by converting an internal IT support curriculum into a public Coursera certificate.
- That pilot expanded into multiple career certificates and 600,000+ graduates globally.
Certificates Deliver Tangible Economic Mobility
- Google career certificates show strong outcomes: 75% report positive career impact and many graduates double incomes.
- A large share of graduates come from low-income backgrounds, improving economic mobility.
Use Data And Employer Demand To Prioritize
- Prioritize courses by combining labor-market data with employer and education partner input.
- Use employer demand and institutional partnerships to guide which fields to build.