Miles College Launches Milestone, a New Academic Marketplace for Credentials and Certifications

Miles College News Fairfield — Miles College, a renowned institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, student success and workforce development, recently announced the launch of Milestone, its highly anticipated online marketplace of skills, certificates and credentials. Miles College President Bobbie Knight According to President Bobbie Knight, “this new initiative aims to provide students and professionals with valuable skills and knowledge in specialized areas, opening doors to enhanced career opportunities and professional growth.” Milestone offers current students, alumni, faculty and staff, corporate professionals, and local employees a range of non-credit courses and credentials. Users can access a library of hundreds of online credentials aligned with the fast-changing needs of today’s workforce. “Colleges and universities must ensure that students can compete in an increasingly fast-changing, and often volatile, labor market,” said Dr. Marjorie Hass, president of The Council of Independent Colleges. “Augmenting degree pathways in the humanities, arts, social sciences, and sciences with skills, experiences, and credentials give students a holistic education and a competitive edge in the workforce.” The launch of Milestone comes against a backdrop of surging demand for — and acceptance of — non-degree credentials among students and employers. Research indicates learners are interested in accessing more...