What is the true ROI of credentials? What do they mean to consumers? We need quality insights & data from people who represent & work in the industry. The great news is that Workcred has resources & efforts that showcase the value & promise of credentials. wcred.link/Resources

According to the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center, approx. 36.8 million adults in the U.S. under age 65 who have completed some college but no degree. How can universities meet the needs of these potential students? Listen now. ow.ly/MNgN50U2GnJ

Employers and labor unions often issue certificates through #apprenticeship or professional development programs. Read our blog to debunk common #myths about certificates. blog.ansi.org/workcred/myths… #nationalapprenticeshipweek

There’s surging interest in credentials—certifications, certificates, &licenses—in education & workforce communities, with a focus on their value and use. But the variety in structure, scope, and quality makes it hard to assess any single credential. wcred.link/EngineeringCre…

Higher education experts say work-based learning programs like Drexel's could be part of the solution. Students can pursue their academic studies while simultaneously experiencing how those studies apply to the workforce & earning money in the process hechingerreport.org/some-colleges-…

Workcred is focused on bringing greater clarity about non-degree credentials by working with organizations and helping them develop or improve pathways that incorporate industry-recognized credentials. Find out more in our brochure! wcred.link/CultivatingQua…

🎙️LISTEN NOW: How do you build accelerated pathways? Accelerate ED communities join the @Getting_Smart podcast to discuss their unique approaches to building accelerated pathways. @MA4EarlyCollege @phxchamber @McClureVtFdn @LtoED edstrategy.org/podcast-roundu…

Collecting better information about third-party contractors for online programs is essential. Enhanced transparency & oversight would allow regulators &the public to understand how federal funds are being utilized. americanprogress.org/article/a-prog…

Fact: There are standards for both assessment-based certificates & certificates of achievement to guide the process to administer the programs and establish requirements for the issuing organizations. Read our blog to debunk other common certificate myths. blog.ansi.org/workcred/myths…

WorkingNation honors America's #veterans on #VeteransDay - and every day. We hope our coverage has helped them navigate the military-to-civilian transition and highlighted skills they bring to the table. More on veterans and work: workingnation.com/category/veter… #VeteransDay2024

Some #universities align their bachelor’s #degree programs with #certifications to focus on skills that have been identified as gaps in the current #workforce and to ensure that the #students are ready to advance when asked by their #employer. wcred.link/Cert-DegreePat…

A new national data trust created by Strada Education Foundation, CredLens, seeks to help states and education providers understand which short-term credentials pay off by offering richer and deeper data about the value of these credentials. the-job.beehiiv.com/p/workforce-cr…?

In this episode Workcred’s Karen Elzey talks with Susan Farago to explore the range of opportunities #Salesforce offers, including over 40 certifications that span from entry-level to the highly advanced Certified Technical Architect. Watch here: youtu.be/SAQmy1XAviI

States are challenged to fill middle skill jobs—those requiring some postsecondary education but not a 4-year degree & are looking to alternatives, including removing formal degree requirements from job postings & shifting to skills-based hiring approaches ncsl.org/education/nond…

Did you know that certificates are issued not just by education institutions, but also employers, training providers, labor unions, government agencies, & industry associations? Read our blog to debunk other common certificate myths. blog.ansi.org/workcred/myths…

Certifications tend to be relatively low in cost and available simultaneously to entry-level and experienced workers, which makes them appealing to more of the workforce. blogs.iadb.org/educacion/en/f…

Systems must provide ongoing learning experiences covering a wide array of subjects so people can continually prepare for new jobs &acquire durable bodies of skills & knowledge that they can build upon and transfer from job to job and industry to industry. jff.org/we-need-new-sy…

One of the benefits for #certificate issuers to become accredited is that the documentation related to assessment validity and reliability can be submitted as evidence in legal cases that involve incidents in which an employee’s competency is in question. wcred.link/TheRoleOfCerti…

Recent research finds students who have started college but didn’t complete pointed to financial concerns as a barrier to re-enrollment. While many seek higher education to boost their incomes, they are often unable to afford it due to tuition costs. insidehighered.com/news/student-s…

Certifications are competency-based credentials rather than time-based, allowing many to be obtained relatively quickly, which makes them attractive to workers looking to change careers or re-enter the labor market. blogs.iadb.org/educacion/en/f…

Even though those with more #education tend to earn more, there’s variation in earnings at each level of education. A higher level of education does not guarantee higher earnings, while less education does not always result in lower earnings.bit.ly/2ZvlsoY