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Did you know that #certifications offer a potential alternative to degrees? 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.  https://lnkd.in/gDBb2_yN

Every state now allows schools to adopt competency-based learning, where students advance based on their mastery of concepts rather than time spent in class. This model—also known as proficiency-based, mastery-based, personalized, student-centered, or standards-based learning—lets students choose how they learn, progress at their own pace, and receive individualized support. https://lnkd.in/guyVQX9h

Credentials help validate workers’ skills and competencies, and communicate these skills to potential employers in a portable, transparent way, serving as a valuable asset in the job market. For the U.S. manufacturing industry in need of talent and those looking to upskill, quality credentials can bolster effectiveness, efficiency, and performance of the labor market and improve the quality of the U.S. workforce. https://lnkd.in/euPRKGVJ

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There's a lack of information about the quality & value of credentials. Workcred is focused on bringing greater clarity about all credentials by working with organizations & helping them develop or improve credential pathways. See our redesigned brochure! https://lnkd.in/eTEGwCgY

Student Assistance and the Education Strategy Group released a report on how states track K-12 and higher education outcomes. While many states report college and workforce success, challenges remain in measuring the ROI of a degree, especially for students who move out of state, enlist, or pursue self-employment. https://lnkd.in/ev4HR9Un

Standards play such a critical role in certification in the U.S. They enable better evaluation of the quality of the credential, among other things. https://lnkd.in/d66e_Kwn

Colleges can meet more learners’ expectations by targeting specific quality jobs. For that to happen, colleges must be attuned to “labor market dynamics to accurately assess which roles are in-demand and meet graduates’ benchmark for quality.” That includes being aware of where vacancies exist, what wages are offered, and what employers offer prospects for employment. https://lnkd.in/gPucQhfn

Certifications offer a potential alternative to degrees that sidestep some of their disadvantages. Certifications are competency-based credentials rather than time-based, allowing many of them to be obtained relatively quickly. This makes them attractive to workers looking to change careers or re-enter the labor market.   https://lnkd.in/gDBb2_yN

Check out how certifications can promote safer workplaces across industries and set global standards for safety practices in this Workcred Expert interview. https://lnkd.in/emfKaYHa