Shaping the Future
Focuses on workforce development and the utilization of emerging technologies in the public sector services.
The Challenge
A thriving Ocean Enterprise market requires a highly skilled, diverse workforce and investment in infrastructure.
Meeting these needs involves:
Workforce Development
The growth of the Ocean Enterprise relies on a skilled, diverse workforce and strong public-private investment in infrastructure. Expertise in ocean observation, data analysis, business management, and soft skills like communication and teamwork is essential. Ongoing investment in workforce development is key to meeting these needs.
Infrastructure Investment
Infrastructure investment is crucial, covering R&D, technology transfer, innovation ecosystems, and data management platforms. While emerging technologies can enhance infrastructure, their adoption requires strategic efforts to improve agility. Targeted actions are needed to address workforce and infrastructure needs for a thriving Ocean Enterprise.
What We Are Doing
Ocean Enterprise Speaking Engagements
OCEANS Workforce Session
Underwater Intervention (UI)
AGU Career Panel
Ocean Business
Professional Development – Microcredentials
MTS Microcredentials
There is a global need for skilled workers across various sectors within the marine industry. Remarkably, many of these positions don’t require advanced degrees in engineering or science but instead necessary skills and proficiencies that align with technical requirements common to the industries they serve.
To address this need, MTS has established the infrastructure to issue a diverse range of stackable microcredentials. Microcredentials are designed to be “stacked” in a variety of combinations, like interlocking blocks to progress toward the competencies necessary for learners to attain their specific certifications or employment objectives. These microcredentials specifically address the competencies essential for employment within the blue economy.
This work is being done through the National Science Foundation under Grant No. NSF OCE-2308556. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation.
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