Join the session to explore how microcredentials — short, stackable, and verifiable learning experiences — can help students and youth thrive in future careers. Drawing on recent research and global case studies, Pedro Moreno da Fonseca will share practical insights and actionable recommendations for career education leaders.
Learn how microcredentials can complement traditional education, recognize both skills and mindsets, and support students’ transitions into meaningful work. Walk away with strategies you can apply to strengthen your programs and enhance career outcomes for the students and youth you serve.
The objectives for this session are to:
- Understand the relevance of microcredentials in preparing youth for future careers, including the recognition of skills, competencies, and mindsets beyond academics.
- Identify strategic considerations for integrating microcredentials into career education programs, including quality, credibility, and alignment with labor market needs.
- Draw practical lessons from research and pilot cases to inform organizational decisions, program design, and investment in student and youth career readiness initiatives.
- Reflect on applications for their own work and consider actionable ways to leverage microcredentials to enhance career outcomes for the students and youth they serve.
Target audience:
Global Career Educacion Network members, Teach For All network educators, staff from partner organizations, and external stakeholders passionate about preparing students for future careers.
This session will be held in English, with interpretation in Spanish and Arabic. If you need live interpretation of the experience and/or translation of materials in additional languages to support your engagement, please indicate this below. We welcome all requests and will work to provide appropriate language support measures. However, please understand that we may not be able to accommodate all requests.
This session will take place on January 28th, 2026 at 11:00am GMT.