Name: Banking on Skills: A Cross-Sector Model for Workforce-Aligned Microcredential Pathway
Start: 2026-07-14T10:45:00-0600
End: 2026-07-14T11:15:00-0600

2026 Badge Summit @ CU Boulder
In-person July 13-15 | Online August 4

Banking on Skills: A Cross-Sector Model for Workforce-Aligned Microcredential Pathway

Tuesday July 14, 2026 10:45am - 11:15am MDT

UMC 247

This session presents a replicable model for workforce-aligned microcredentials built through cross-sector collaboration. Featuring a national banking partnership, open educational content, and an industry-led validation process, presenters will show how advisory committees and a skills validation model informed skill mapping, content design, and microcredential pathways that intentionally integrate open, durable skills aligned to workforce demand.

Speakers

Sasha Flores

Project Manager - Rio Salado College/MCCCD, Maricopa County Community College District

Sasha Flores has over 22 years of diverse experience within the Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD), where she has held progressively responsible roles. Her background includes positions in student conduct, supervisory roles in Admissions, Records, and Registration... Read More →

Lisa Young

Founder & Principal, EduEssentials Consulting

Dr. Lisa Young is a longtime advocate for open education and learner centered innovation in higher education. She recently retired after more than 30 years with the Maricopa County Community College District, where she served in several leadership roles, including Faculty Administrator... Read More →

Tuesday July 14, 2026 10:45am - 11:15am MDT
UMC 247

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2026 Badge Summit

Sasha Flores

Lisa Young

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2026 Badge Summit

Sasha Flores

Lisa Young

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