> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://newsletters.qs.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # 📜 New Credentials, New Models & University Workshops - URL: https://newsletters.qs.com/new-credentials-new-models-university-workshops/ - Published: 2024-08-19T11:30:25.000Z - Updated: 2024-08-19T11:30:24.000Z - Description: Partnerships between higher education organizations and governments for new credentials are on the rise. University folks, register for the Back to School Summit to access University Workshops. - Author: QS - Tags: AI & Digital Innovation **Happy Monday 👋** This week’s developments highlight a growing trend in credentialing through partnerships between higher education organizations and governments. UPCEA, the US-based online and professional education association, [released a new playbook](https://www.einnews.com/pr%5Fnews/734115281/upcea-releases-higher-ed-playbook-for-accelerating-growth-of-credential-innovation?ref=newsletters.qs.com) that aids universities in creating non-credit micro-credentials for local businesses, while Australia’s Trust Exchange [platform enhances digital identity management by storing digital credentials](https://www.innovationaus.com/shorten-unpacks-tex-australias-answer-to-digital-credentials/?ref=newsletters.qs.com), encouraging the smoother transition of digital credentials across systems. Higher education institutions in the US and Canada are introducing new credentialing solutions, such as [Fresno State’s free EIT credential program](https://www.yourcentralvalley.com/news/local-news/fresno-state-engineering-students-can-now-earn-credentials-for-free/?ref=newsletters.qs.com) for mechanical engineering students in partnership with Net Positive Consulting Engineers (NPC) and Conestoga College’s Manufacturing Leadership [micro-credential program with Ontario government support](https://educationnewscanada.com/article/education/level/colleges/2/1094954/conestoga-to-launch-new-manufacturing-micro-credential-to-meet-evolving-market-needs.html?ref=newsletters.qs.com). These initiatives highlight growing collaboration between education and industry to meet specific education-to-employment needs and increasing demand from students for alternate models for post-secondary education. --- ## 🧩 Engage with New Credentials at the 'Back to School' Summit ‘New Credentials’ feature prominently at this year’s [HolonIQ’s Back to School Summit](https://www.holoniq.com/holoniq-2024-back-to-school-summit-new-york?ref=newsletters.qs.com) Sep 10-11 —don’t miss the opportunity to learn more about this key topic for higher education leaders. **⚒️** [**New Credentials and Upskilling Sessions**](https://www.holoniq.com/back-to-school-summit/agenda-23rd-annual-back-to-school-summit-new-york?ref=newsletters.qs.com) **\-** Accelerating Apprenticeships; Meeting Demand for Green Skills in the Workforce; Degrees vs. Credentials: Beyond the All-or-Nothing Debate; Rethinking Education Finance: Who Pays for Upskilling?; Community Colleges: The Vocational Engine Powering America's Workforce from the Ground Up; The “Toolbelt Generation”: Trades, Training and Talent and the Age of Technology; No College, A World of Career Paths. Register Now. ## **⏰** Access University Workshops - Register for the Back to School Summit Are you a leader and innovator working in an institution of higher education? Join the [Back to School Summit](https://www.holoniq.com/back-to-school-summit/2024-back-to-school-summit-new-york?ref=newsletters.qs.com) Higher Education & Workforce track and receive an invitation to the Day 1 Higher Education Workshops, offering practical takeaways and a valuable networking opportunity. Numbers are strictly limited for these workshops. [Summit Agenda & Registration.](https://www.holoniq.com/back-to-school-summit/private-roundtables-23rd-annual-back-to-school-summit-new-york-copy?ref=newsletters.qs.com) [![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f1/d4/f1d411df-6f49-4c75-a302-f8c9e9f59495/content/images/2024/08/Screenshot-2024-08-16-at-6.03.36-pm.png)](https://www.holoniq.com/back-to-school-summit/2024-back-to-school-summit-new-york?ref=newsletters.qs.com) ## 💪 Power Moves ## 💰 **Fei-Fei Li's AI Startup World Labs Raises $100M at $1B+ Valuation**. World Labs, an enterprise workforce AI startup founded by Stanford professor Fei-Fei Li, [raised $100M in a round led by NEA](https://techcrunch.com/2024/08/14/nea-led-a-100m-round-into-fei-fei-lis-new-ai-startup-now-valued-at-over-1b/?ref=newsletters.qs.com), valuing the company at over $1B. 🤖 **Nvidia Partners with California to Offer Free AI Training.** Nvidia, a global GPU manufacturer, has [announced a new partnership with the state of California](https://www.itpro.com/business/careers-and-training/nvidia-promises-to-give-californians-free-ai-training-with-new-initiative?ref=newsletters.qs.com) to provide free AI training to 100,000 residents and give academic institutions better access to its hardware. 📚 **PowerSchool Expands AI in Education Across Middle East and Africa.** PowerSchool, a leading education software provider in North America, [announced its continued expansion of AI-powered education solutions in the Middle East and Africa regions](https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240813927044/en/PowerSchool-Expands-AI-in-the-Classroom-Across-Middle-East-and-Africa?ref=newsletters.qs.com). ## **💰** Deals of the Week **💸 Roper Technologies**, a diversified industry firm, is set to [acquire](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/transact-campus-inc-a-reverence-capital-partners-portfolio-company-announces-sale-to-roper-technologies-inc-nasdaq-rop-for-1-6bn-302223518.html?ref=newsletters.qs.com) Transact Campus, a payment solution provider for universities, for $1.6B. 🎓 **TEDU,** a US-based academic support provider, raised [$2M](https://www.finsmes.com/2024/08/tedu-raises-2m-in-seed-1-funding.html?ref=newsletters.qs.com) in seed funding to expand its operations and development efforts. **🤖 Synapse Analytics**, an Egyptian AI training platform, raised [$2M](https://egyptinnovate.com/en/news/synapse-analytics-secures-2m-funding-fuel-expansion-gcc-and-africa?ref=newsletters.qs.com) in a Series A funding round to increase its reach within GCC and Africa. 🎲 **Yield Guild Games**, a Web3 game developer, [acquired](https://www.dealstreetasia.com/stories/ygg-pilipinas-10xme-408569?ref=newsletters.qs.com) 10XME, AI education platform. --- **Thank you for reading. 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