Building tomorrow's workforce today: why credentials are key to addressing the digital transformation skills gap
Technological advancements and digital transformation efforts are outpacing the rate at which students and workers can effectively supplement their education, upskill, or re-skill and demonstrate their new capabilities in an industry-recognized manner. Simultaneously, hiring managers need people who possess both a digital skillset and a digital mindset – including durable skills like critical thinking, teamwork and a willingness to leverage technology to continuously improve.
This webinar introduces the ways in which the Siemens Academic Program is working with education and industry leaders to build credentials that stretch beyond product knowledge and prepare engineers to be day-one ready for their next roles.
Meet the speakers
Janelle Simmonds
Global Academic Enablement Lead
Global Enablement Lead, Siemens Empowers Education and Startups, Siemens Digital Industries Software Janelle is the Global Enablement Lead with Siemens Empowers Education and Startups at Siemens Digital Industries Software. She is responsible for content strategy for the Global Academic Team, enabling learners and educators with educational resources to prepare the future workforce with the skills needed to succeed in industry.
Jessica A. Silwick
Chief Financial Officer, Chief Operating Officer
Jessica A. Silwick is the chief financial officer and chief operating officer (CFO/COO) at ABET. In her role, she is responsible for developing ABET’s financial management strategy and the integrity of financial information. Jessica also leads communications and marketing, professional offerings, operations, human resources and is the lead internal auditor.