Andréa Backman

Chief Transformation Officer @StrategicEdu | Find me on LinkedIn where I’m more active | #HigherEd #EconomicMobility #LifelongLearning #FutureofWork #Innovation

[Andréa Backman @andreabackman1]

.@LinkedIn data reveals that job skills have changed since 2015, and upskilling is essential for staying ahead. The key? Flexible education. For insights on mastering tomorrow's skills today, see more below or tune into @StrayerU's Hire-Ed podcast. https://t.co/TE3bRo3tuz @Chron

[Andréa Backman @andreabackman1]

Inspiring read in @insidehighered. Tailored support and #flexible services are key to ensuring all #learners, regardless of age or background, have the resources they need to succeed in #HigherEd. #AdultLearners

[Inside Higher Ed @insidehighered]

#StudentSuccess | Listen: Supporting Adult Learners in Higher Education

Two higher education professionals share the challenges and opportunities in serving adult learners and how institutions can better help them persist and graduate. #HigherEd https://t.co/SmoxelNCNJ

[Andréa Backman @andreabackman1]

Focusing on skills and aligning learning models between #employers and #HigherEd opens doors for next-gen talent. Really loved this conversation between @GinniRometty and @drvickip, as they explored how #EmployerPartners can create a system that works for everyone.

[National Center on Education & the Economy - NCEE @CtrEdEcon]

“America wins when academia & business find ethical & creative ways to collaborate.”

Join @drvickip & former IBM CEO, @GinniRometty in the call for stronger partnerships between education & industry to shape a future where everyone thrives.

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[Andréa Backman @andreabackman1]

.@StrayerU is incredibly proud to offer the brand new Graduate Certificate in #ArtificialIntelligence Systems Management. This program is designed to help you gain the #skills needed to succeed in the rapidly growing field of #AI. https://t.co/rqTkWaJJUW #StrayerProud

[Andréa Backman @andreabackman1]

Congrats to our @StrayerU team for placing 6th nationally in @NSAGov's Codebreaker Challenge for 2023! Very proud of our students for showing their skills in cybersecurity, reverse-engineering & code analysis. https://t.co/ziOvDrrlpH #StrayerProud #CyberSkills

[Andréa Backman @andreabackman1]

I’m proud to know so many incredible women, from compassionate leaders to students chasing their dreams. Here’s to the resilient and inspiring women shaping our world and making change this #WomensHistoryMonth! #IWD2024

[Andréa Backman @andreabackman1]

Employers are looking for talent with the #skills and knowledge to thrive in jobs, and competency-based education pathways (#CBE) can close the gap between #HigherEd and workplace requirements. Great insights from my colleague @jayseaklein: https://t.co/GxN4EGKdSO

[Joe Schaefer @joeschaeferiii]

As companies focus on retaining #talent, investing in employees’ continued education may be one answer. Our Great Retention survey reveals a growing expectation from employees for education benefits: https://t.co/mDw6qqlaQQ #EducationBenefits #WorkforceDevelopment @StrategicEdu

[Andréa Backman @andreabackman1]

Expanding access to paid internships is crucial -- and it begins with #HigherEd. Great insights here from @jselingo and @StephenMoret on how universities can create a better #ROI and prepare students for the realities of the modern #workforce.

[Stephen Moret @StephenMoret]

Expanding access to paid internships will help colleges improve employment outcomes & enable employers to better meet their talent needs.

@SCHEVnews @VAChamber @jselingo @MarthaHRoss @OrrellAEI @JosephBFuller @mikeitzkowitz @WorkingNation @SHEEOed @riipen
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[Andréa Backman @andreabackman1]

If you’ve been following @StrayerU's #HireEdPodcast, you'll know that last year we spoke with inspiring leaders in #HigherEd. Excited to announce that we are recording season 2 and ready to bring you more great conversations! Catch up on season 1 here: https://t.co/J1EjuMhXck

[Andréa Backman @andreabackman1]

With an average student age of 37 and a majority female population, at @StrayerU we know that #OlderWomen are a core part of today's #workforce. Love seeing this report from @amprog discussing how employers can do more to tackle the unique challenges they face. #WomenAtWork

[WorkingNation @WorkingNation]

#OlderWomen face even more difficulty in the modern workforce than #OlderWorkers in general. A report from @amprog has some suggestions on what policymakers can do to better support them.

@RamonaWritesLA reports: https://t.co/QGSwEhkYMH

[Andréa Backman @andreabackman1]

#BlackHistoryMonth celebrates the changemakers of the past and supports those of the future. Proud to see how @StrayerU alum Brittany Lane is creating connections with the past.

[Andréa Backman @andreabackman1]

Loved this episode of @D2L’s #TheSkillShift and hearing @CRAguh share the value of #SkillsBasedHiring. In 2024, we need practical, skills-based #talent assessment to break down barriers and maximize #workforce potential. @MalikaAsthana

[Chike Aguh @CRAguh]

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Thanks to D2L for having me for this conversation on how we reimagine workforce development and training in America to increase equity and competitiveness #futureofworkforall

[Andréa Backman @andreabackman1]

Each January we celebrate #NationalMentoringMonth, and at @StrayerU, #mentorship takes many forms. I'm grateful to have been mentored by many and my advice to our Strayer community is: Lean on the mentors in your life. They're here to help you succeed.

[Andréa Backman @andreabackman1]

From my family to yours, I'm wishing everyone a #HappyHolidays! This time of year reminds us of the simple joys in life - for me, that's my boys, food, and football. However you're celebrating, I wish you a season filled with love, rest and laughter. Here's to 2024!

[Andréa Backman @andreabackman1]

Great insights from @jayseaklein. #PriorLearning can help learners transform #career experiences into college credits and boost degree completion. Getting students through the door is only half the problem, and #HigherEd must do more to get them to the #graduation stage.

[Jillian Klein @jayseaklein]

Great insight by @CCAPrezYolanda on how to think about ensuring students aren't wasting time/money/effort towards a degree. "Embracing approaches like prior learning assessment can ensure students are moving more efficiently through a degree program." https://t.co/4msUau6cSN

[Andréa Backman @andreabackman1]

Being able to extend a helping hand this holiday season is an honor, and @StrayerU remains firm in supporting non-profits working to end hunger. Thank you to @ACFB, @FoodBankCENC, @MDFoodBank, @SOME_DC, @HoustonFoodBank, @Philabundance and @shmetrolina for your powerful work.

[Andréa Backman @andreabackman1]

Jack Welch had a profound impact on my life and his passion lives on through the @JackWelchMBA at @StrayerU. JWMI's recognition as a top 10 online #MBA program for 2024 speaks to how our innovative real-world curriculum transforms students into leaders. https://t.co/QXg2WLY1qN

[Andréa Backman @andreabackman1]

Learning how to work with AI is critical for future generations. I'm proud of our @StrayerU staff, who volunteered at the no-cost @MarkCubanAi #AI Bootcamp. The 4-day bootcamp was geared toward underserved high schoolers & gave a hands-on journey into AI concepts. @StrategicEdu

[Andréa Backman @andreabackman1]

"If COVID-19 taught #HigherEd anything, it’s that we must be willing to take risks and do what was once considered unthinkable."

Great thoughts from @Kpk3P, who shares the need for our industry to embrace a disability-inclusive mindset to truly empower #neurodivergent students.

[The 74 @The74]

New York University’s Kristie Patten: What autistic students can teach us about focusing on assets, not deficits https://t.co/8XgxLv0Qjx