Creating Pathways to Engaging, Well-paying Careers
Possibilities… for Work, for Life, for our Future!
Disruptive technologies like 3D Printing, generative design and robotics are creating a world of new possibilities for fun, engaging, well-paying jobs without college degrees!
Blue Collar jobs that once drove economies are now New Collar Jobs that can build and strengthen our communities. And many require specialized training, but not necessarily a college degree.
The New Collar Network is a group of educators, employers, concerned citizens, parents and policy makers that are looking to make a difference through new models of education and economic development. Collectively people can come together to utilize technology to build strong communities where families can thrive.
Review their programs, Digital Badge trainings, collaborations and materials. Learn to utilize new, cool technologies like 3D Printing, robotics, CAD design and more for common good.
What are Digital Badges?
Digital Badges are the new educational model for affordable well-paying career pathways. As Blue Collar jobs become digital New Collar Jobs, a 4-year or even a 2-year degree is not required opening options for training programs. Digital Badges are one such way to verify a skill and train New Collar workers.
Verifiable, portable Digital Badges include embedded metadata about skills and achievements. They comply with the Open Badges Specification that is maintained by an international standards body, OpenBadge, to ensure the integrity of the platform. Adhering to the standards enable students and employers to trust the quality of the badge that is being issued.
PREPARE FOR A NEW COLLAR JOB!
THE FUTURE IS HERE
START NOW!
The Curriculum and Credentials
The curriculum is self-paced utilizing an on-line platform as well as project-based learning which results in “I can” statements, as well as video tutorials, and a professional portfolio which are vetted by the NADFA founding members. Students will also have special New Collar Network Forum access to brainstorm and get answers to common questions and troubleshooting.
Review of Intro to Digital Design digital badge course from Leina Gries, Ponoma College student with no CAD experience: