Chamber Blog

Changing Career Paths Can Be Scary

By: Amy Slusser, Professor of Business

Microcredentials can help you add, update and upgrade the knowledge you have on a topic.

With the right tools and a solid plan of action, a career change isn’t so scary. Often, it’s just what we need to get re-inspired and excited about reaching our goals. Maybe a complete career change isn’t even necessary, but rather a career shift. A move to a new department or new role, taking on new responsibilities or a step up. All of these things require sharpening your skills to set yourself apart and demonstrate your value.

One way to gain those skills are through micro-credentials. A micro-credential is a short, focused credential designed to provide in-demand skills to help you be more competitive in the workforce and are designed to ladder directly into a certificate or degree if you desire.

Microcredentials can help you add, update and upgrade the knowledge you have on a topic. As your career evolves, you may find yourself with responsibilities outside your original job description like human resources, sales, accounting, planning company events, etc. All of these tasks require skills that you can obtain through a Microcredential at Genesee Community College. For more information on the available microcredentials visit www.genesee.edu or email Amy Slusser at alslusser@genesee.edu .