Credentials have currency in two primary ways: they (1) help an individual find employment or advance in the workforce and/or (2) accelerate a student’s progression into and through postsecondary education and training. It is critical that states place their greatest focus on the credentials that provide the greatest value to students and employers. This report provides a roadmap for how states can identify which credentials have labor market value and approaches to improve credential attainment and reporting.
Topic: Career Readiness
Issue: Navigational Supports, Career Readiness, Articulated Pathways
Resource Type: Report
Education Level: K-12, Higher Education
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