IEEE-USA Livestream Webinar: Mastering the Modern Job Market: The Power of IEEE Microcredentials

Topic: IEEE-USA Livestream Webinar: Mastering the Modern Job Market: The Power of IEEE Microcredentials
Date and Time: 16 April 2026, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM (CDT)
Location: Virtual only
Room: N/A
Details: (We're piggybacking off of one of IEEE-USA's Webinars. See webinar's description below.)
U.S. members are eligible for a PDH certificate through watching this webinar.
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In a competitive global market, specific skills are becoming in-demand for entry-level roles into emerging tech fields like semiconductor production and advanced manufacturing. As a result, some companies are shifting toward skills-based hiring, prioritizing specific competencies over traditional diplomas. To stay ahead, you need a way to develop skills employers are seeking and validate your expertise in emerging technologies.
Join us for our webinar where we’ll explore the strategic advantage of skills-based microcredentials and how to bridge the gap between your current experience and the high-demand roles of tomorrow.
What You’ll Learn:
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Strategic Advantage: How microcredentials can validate your skills so potential employers know what you can do.
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Pathway Mapping: Real-world examples of using microcredentials to pivot into emerging tech fields through skilling, upskilling, and reskilling.
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Employer’s Perspective: Direct insights into what skill sets hiring managers want to see for emerging tech roles.
***Virtual information is as follows:
Meeting Link:
Livestream links will be provided to registrants approximately 45 minutes prior to the event via email. Therefore, please register for both this local version (MS Section) of the event and the actual event to receive the livestream link!
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Speaker(s): Jennifer Fong, Scott Holman, Kathy Hayashi
Agenda:
IEEE-USA's free webinars/events are designed to help you find your next job, maintain your career, negotiate an appropriate salary, understand ethical considerations in the workplace and learn about other career-building strategies and public policy developments that affect your profession.
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