Training & Skills Working Group
Charter
Enhance the quality and impact of the bridging movement through professional development training for bridging practitioners, as well as a wider audience of potential bridge builders, informed by best practices from successful partners as well as in-depth research.
2023 Accomplishments
Development of a Bridging Movement Badging and Micro-credential Program pilot.
Identified seven core skills or best practices that will encompass the Bridging Differences Micro-credential.
Recruited partners’ curriculum that meets established criteria for a “Listen to Understand” badge.
Partnership with Team Democracy to lead the Bridging Differences domain within their Civics Credentialing System, an open badge platform.
Next Steps
Launch pilot to test whether the “badges” included in the program help equip Americans with the tools, skills, and confidence to turn down the heat and build social cohesion in their own communities and environments.
While the pilot program targets individuals, we plan to expand by also offering businesses the opportunity for employee training that can improve workplace culture and further socialize bridging behavior.
Solicit curriculum from partner organizations to satisfy the criteria and focus of other “skills” badges in the pilot.
Opportunities for BMAC Members to Contribute in 2024
Fill out this form to share your organization’s training in any of the best practice areas included in the Bridging Movement Badging & Micro-credential program (WG: Training & Skills)
Contribute to Action Badges by sharing bridging activities and/or events your organization is offering (WG: Training & Skills)
Co-Chairs
Becca Kearl (Living Room Conversations)
David Eisner
Get Engaged
Email Pearce@ListenFirstProject.org to explore supporting this working group and see its workplan plus detailed documentation.