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ASU and Universum International College partner to shape Kosovo’s future workforce
Collaboration aims to advance career-driven learning in Kosovo by providing world-class upskilling opportunities.
Bridging the clinical research talent gap: ASU and Virb launch four high-impact programs
In the rapidly-growing healthcare field, there are an estimated 710,000 healthcare job vacancies in the U.S. alone. With a projected 19.4% of the workforce expected to retire in the next five years, the need for industry-aligned training has never been more urgent. Patients awaiting life-saving treatments depend on a strong and well-trained workforce to bring…
ASU announces SWSIE workforce challenge to accelerate sustainability in the Southwest
The Southwest Sustainability Innovation Engine (SWSIE), led by Arizona State University, is at the forefront of creating a sustainable future for Arizona, Nevada and Utah. With the support of a $15 million grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF), SWSIE equips organizations and communities to solve environmental challenges — water security, renewable energy and carbon…
ASU and CESA unite to empower Colombia’s next generation of business innovators
New partnership delivers advanced innovation and leadership training to boost entrepreneurship and economic growth in Colombia. Colombia is at an exciting juncture in its development, with industries such as technology and entrepreneurship positioned for transformative growth. To fully harness this potential, the country is poised to upskill its workforce, equipping people with the innovation and…
ASU, ITF and Santander Universidades power Mexico’s semiconductor and tech-ready workforce
Collaboration delivers technical and in-demand skills to Baja California, driven by a partnership between education, philanthropy and industry. The global semiconductor industry, which powers everything from smartphones to electric vehicles, is projected to reach nearly $1 trillion in revenues by 2030. However, this rapid growth faces a significant challenge: a severe shortage of skilled workers. …
Bridging borders: ASU and Tec de Monterrey partner to advance practical skills to meet global engineering demands
What does the future of economic progress look like for Mexico? Arizona State University and Tec de Monterrey are building that vision together. Through ASU’s Learning Enterprise, six courses are being introduced to Tec de Monterrey’s Master’s in Engineering programs. This collaboration, which began with two courses in the spring, aims to equip students with…
ASU launches AI career upskilling portfolio for the future of work
New offerings teach professionals, employers and the public sector how to thrive in the great AI disruption.
ASU leads the way for post-retiree enrollment and lifelong learning
Two seismic demographic shifts are creating a unique opportunity for higher education leaders. By 2034, people over the age of 65 are expected to outnumber those under 18 for the first time in U.S. history. This longevity boom, combined with the pending enrollment cliff, challenges the conventional three-stage life course of “learn, work, retire.” Higher…
As Phoenix Becomes a Semiconductor Boomtown, ASU Runs to Keep Up
Arizona State University has been a key player in developing a new generation of engineers and technicians, with ASU Universal Learner Courses playing a key role.
International Baccalaureate partners with ASU to bring career-ready education to high school students
The International Baccalaureate (IB) rand ASU join forces to expand access to career-related studies for high school students worldwide.