Expedia Group Academy officially launched today, migrating from the Expedia Group Academy LinkedIn group to a new online learning platform. The company’s new complimentary education program is designed to help displaced or furloughed travel workers expand their skill sets, develop professional networks and open career opportunities while the industry starts the road to recovery from the impact of the COVID-19 crisis.
Expedia Group Academy offers online learning modules, themed by month, led by industry and subject matter experts as well as Expedia Group executives. Modules will include webinars, online trainings, activity guides and downloadable resources. The upcoming course schedule includes:
- July: Professional Development: The learning journey begins with three tracks to develop interpersonal skills, including elevating personal brand, managing online reputation and interview preparation. Information will be delivered by Blair Taylor, PricewaterhouseCoopers principal and diversity and inclusion consulting co-leader, and Insights, which will use its people development solution, Insights Discovery.
- August: Industry Overview: To build on interpersonal skills, industry experts will join Expedia Group Academy to share insights into the various sectors of the travel industry ranging from lodging, air and cruise, providing participants with an understanding of each sector.
- September: Enhancing Business Skills: Participants will develop skills in high-demand areas, such as data and analytics, financial planning, sales training and marketing; all material is presented with a travel industry lens.
- October: Leadership Foundations: The final module focuses on transformational and purpose-led leadership with trainings on effective coaching, inclusive leadership and managing stakeholders.
The core goal of Expedia Group Academy is to provide participants with knowledge, networks and resources to support their return to the travel industry workforce. Upon completion of each monthly module, participants will unlock exclusive opportunities that better equip them for their next employment opportunity.
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