The Coursera Career Readiness Program connects Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and Tribal Colleges & Universities (TCUs) to empower these higher education institutions to align academic programs with evolving workforce needs while maintaining academic integrity and faculty ownership. Participating campuses will integrate content from Coursera Career Academy and Professional Certificates, including partners like Google, IBM, Microsoft, Adobe, Meta, and Salesforce, into credit-bearing courses and degree programs. The program also includes structured support for assessment, research, and dissemination, making it both a professional development opportunity for faculty and a strategic initiative for student success.

Key Benefits:

• Career Readiness: Students earn micro-credentials recognized by top global employers.
• Research Collaboration: Faculty co-author peer-reviewed publications.
• Institutional Impact: Elevates institutional profile through measurable outcomes on learning and employability.

How It Works:

1. Apply to Join: Submit your institution’s application.

2. Confirm Participants: Identify at least two faculty members to participate in the program.

3. Attend Kickoff Meeting: Join the cohort kickoff meeting to connect with other institutions and program leaders.

4. Faculty Support: 1:1 Consultation Each participating faculty member will meet individually with Dr. Elizabeth Hornsby to design an integration plan.

5. Integrate Coursera Content: Faculty embed Career Academy and Professional Certificate content into credit-bearing courses or degree programs.

6. Participate in Workshops: Engage in hands-on faculty development sessions focused on assessment, research, and instructional design.

7. Publish & Share Outcomes: Collaborate on peer-reviewed research and report institutional impacts on employability and learning outcomes.