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Boost employee engagement with these 3 unique programs

Coaching, stackable credentials, and credit for training can boost employee engagement and keep them motivated to grow in your company.

48% of American workers would switch to a new job if offered skills training.

Source: The American Upskilling Study by Gallup

Employers are boosting employee engagement by investing in strategic education, skills, and career mobility for all workers – and aligning those programs with their larger workforce planning goals.

1. Speed up learning by offering “credit for experience,” boosting worker confidence.

Credit for experience has become a way for companies and universities to work together to validate on-the-job learning and experience while accelerating skills acquisition.

Expert tip: Learners are more likely to complete their education with credit for experience

Guild research has found that credit for experience is proven to boost Hispanic adults’ degree completion by 24% and Black adults by 14%.

2. Stackable learning motivates employees on their opportunity journey.

Stackable learning is the practice of offering education options that build on each other over time.

Expert tip: Consider short-form options to mobilize employees faster

3. Provide individualized education and career coaching to engage and motivate workers.

Coaches can provide a full spectrum of support

Intentional education design is key to a culture of opportunity

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