This session describes the research and development process that Wonderlic led to develop an online, competency-based Soft Skills Training Bootcamp for students who plan to seek employment after graduation. Attendees will come away from this session with tools, techniques, and tips for developing their own Bootcamp and digital badges based on the hiring needs of their local employers. The presenter will also share research data, infographics, and handouts that can be take back to the your home institutions and shared with colleagues.
This session describes the research and development process that Wonderlic led to develop an online, competency-based Soft Skills Training Bootcamp for students who plan to seek employment after graduation. The presenter will share: 1) the strategies used for convening employer focus groups to collect data and build the competency framework for the Bootcamp; 2) methods for developing surveys to rate and rank competencies based on employer hiring needs; 3) the results of the focus group research; 4) the project management roles, process, and workflow; and 5) the curriculum development process, including working with eLearning providers, digital badge providers, and instructional designers. Attendees will come away from this session with tools, techniques, and tips for developing their own Bootcamp and digital badges based on the hiring needs of their local employers. The presenter will also share research data, infographics, and handouts that can be taken back to the attendees’ home institutions and shared with colleagues.