If the Government Gave You $350 to Spend on Culture, What Would You Buy?
How much money do you spend on arts and entertainment — books, movies, music or video games — each month?If your government were to give you the equivalent of $350 to spend on culture, do you think you would buy more of what you know you like — or do you think you might use…
Coursera expands state-wide workforce development partnership in Missouri
By Kevin Mills, Head of Public Sector Partnerships In early 2020, we launched the Coursera Workforce Recovery Initiative to help governments around the world respond to the unemployment crisis caused by the pandemic and automation. Through the program, governments from over 25 U.S. states and 100 countries provided immediate support to displaced workers with free…
Coursera partners with state university and workforce systems to prepare Louisiana’s workforce for jobs...
By Kevin Mills, Global Head of Government The modern workplace requires new skills, and students and underemployed workers need access to flexible, affordable, and fast-tracked learning and career pathways to enter well-paying jobs in the new digital economy. In a recent Coursera survey, 53% of U.S. employers said finding applicants with the specific skills needed…
How Learning Leaders are Prioritizing Job Skills for 2023
On January 26, leaders from the public and private sectors joined Coursera for a discussion on the skills needed for employment in 2023 and beyond. Using the findings from the Job Skills of 2023 Report as a springboard for discussion, the panelists shared their perspectives on balancing the development of human and digital skills, the…
Should the Government Cancel Student Debt?
President Biden announced on Aug. 24 that the federal government would cancel up to $20,000 of student loan debt for tens of millions of Americans. Is debt forgiveness the right approach?
How to Accelerate Economic Growth with Digital Skills
By Kevin Mills, Vice President, Coursera for Government Today’s employers are tasked with filling vast amounts of roles within their companies. However, Europe’s Digital Economy and Society Index reports that nearly 60% of employers say they are struggling to find the right people to fill available jobs. Meanwhile, 75% of workers surveyed by Salesforce in…
Coursera partners with IFC and the European Commission to publish global study on women...
New study uncovers challenges, best practices, and promise of online learning to create more opportunity for women and underserved populations in the post-pandemic economy By Betty Vandenbosch, Chief Content Officer, Coursera In partnership with IFC and the European Commission, I am pleased to announce our global study on women and online learning in emerging markets.…
The Fastest-Growing Job Skills of 2024 Report
In a rapidly evolving global landscape, staying on top of the skills demanded by the job market is more important than ever. Coursera’s third annual Job Skills Report is here to guide institutions through these dynamic changes, highlighting the essential skills and credentials that are shaping the workforce. This year’s focus extends to leadership, cybersecurity,…
Reporting Early Success of our National Initiative with the Ministry of Higher Education &...
By Jeff Maggioncalda, CEO of Coursera In response to a growing skills gap and accelerating population growth, the Republic of Kazakhstan partnered with Coursera in March 2023 to uplevel their higher education system. Through this partnership, the Ministry of Science and Higher Education set out to equip both students and faculty with digital and other…
Coursera research in the WEF Future of Jobs Report 2023: learners without degrees can...
By Jeff Maggioncalda, Coursera CEO Today, the World Economic Forum (WEF) launched its Future of Jobs Report 2023 that analyzes the impact of current labor market disruptions and reveals the outlook for technology adoption, jobs, and skills in the next five years. Coursera is honored to partner with the WEF to conduct research for the…
