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U.S. Study Launchpad

Overview

The U.S. Study Launchpad is a U.S.-ASEAN Center flagship initiative facilitating American and ASEAN connections in higher education and research. The Launchpad contains U.S.-built offerings from university English language competency courses to online microcredentials facilitated by U.S. industry and universities in high-demand areas of interest. With a strong emphasis on science, technology, and innovation, the Launchpad supports the growing need for ASEAN learners to develop skills aligned with the demands of a rapidly evolving global economy. Spanning a variety of topic areas and credentials, it facilitates opportunities for ASEAN learners to take advantage of high-quality education in a virtual format from abroad.
 

Whether ASEAN learners are looking for industry-recognized certifications in STEM fields or aiming to gain foundational college credit towards a degree, the U.S. Study Launchpad offers a menu of opportunities for continuous learning in all stages of development.

How does the Launchpad benefit learners?

The U.S. Study Launchpad offers several key benefits for ASEAN learners, specifically:

  • Access to high-quality U.S. education. By taking advantage of the U.S. Study Launchpad, learners gain access to U.S.-designed courses and programs that are globally recognized for quality.
  • Pathways to higher education. The Launchpad offers opportunities to achieve foundational college credit so learners can begin or continue their higher education journey with a pathway to a U.S. degree
  • Industry-relevant skills. The microcredentials and online industry certifications help learners gain practical, job-ready skills, leveraging content that is industry-recognized and increasing employability.
  • Flexible and continuous learning. The Launchpad emphasizes lifelong learning by offering programs suitable for various stages and various interests.

How does the Launchpad benefit the United States and ASEAN member states?

The Association of Southeast Asian States (ASEAN) are projected to become the fifth largest economy in the world. There is great emphasis and importance in strengthening ties between the member states and the United States, including to support secure supply chains and related research collaboration.  International students continue to enrich the U.S. academically, economically, and culturally. By continuing to foster these partnerships, the U.S. is continuing to build a pipeline of talent, strengthening global ties for continued strategic partnerships that have large-scale economic and defense impact, and incorporating best practices in policy and governance to strengthen all.