In an effort to enhance the employability and agility of its community members in the face of changing industry demands, the City of Chandler, dubbed a "Community of Innovation," has teamed up with Arizona State University's College of Integrative Sciences and Arts to roll out the Transferable Skills Workshop Series. The initiative, which comes with no cost attached, aims to sharpen a range of universally applicable proficiencies among local citizens and ASU students alike, according to the City of Chandler official website.
The workshop series will take place at the ASU Chandler Innovation Center and includes three distinct sessions focusing on Cultural Proficiency in Professional Environments on October 16, Social Media for Business on November 6, and Artificial Intelligence in the Workplace and Classroom on November 13; each workshop will run from 5-7 p.m, and there's word that more sessions are slated for 2025. Participants can sign up for these workshops on the brand new Chandler Career Center platform, which serves as a bridge connecting Chandler job seekers and employers, in an effort that underscores the city’s commitment to being one of the nation’s "Best Places to Find a Job" and a "Best Cities for Women in Tech," as stated on the city's website.
Designed to empower Chandler's populace to thrive in fields like advanced manufacturing, healthcare, and information technology, these workshops are set to be delivered by experienced professionals and knowledgeable academics, a move that guarantees attendees will gain substantial, impactful skill sets. Moreover, attendants will be awarded free micro-credential digital badges upon completing each workshop, which they can leverage to boost their online professional profiles, such as on LinkedIn.
Chandler prides itself on being a fulcrum of diversity and quality living, accommodating a population upwards of 288,000 and boasting a robust education and recreational landscape, key attributes aligning perfectly with such community-centered initiatives. Arizona State University, on the other hand, continues to uphold its reputation being the "Most Innovative School" nationally for a decade, according to U.S. News & World Report, largely due to its principles that each student's educational journey is unique and intertwined with hands-on experience, the belief that their creativity knows no bounds by traditional academic discipleships has attracted renowned researchers to its faculty while expanding access for qualified students, as mentioned by the City of Chandler.
