What if durable skills were transparent, structured, and accessible across the entire credential ecosystem? A new blog post from America Succeeds explores how building a trusted skills infrastructure can make…
In February 2026, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) announced the availability of $65 million for the sixth round of Strengthening Community Colleges (SCC) Training Grants. This funding is designed…
The U.S. stands at a pivotal moment in workforce development. Increasingly, new credentials and innovative technologies have enabled transformative changes in how people access education, demonstrate their skills, and connect…
In January 2026, the U.S. Department of Education released a notice for a state-led national challenge regarding capacity-building initiatives designed to strengthen the connections between learners and earners by accelerating…
(February 2nd, 2026) – Credential Engine, in partnership with the American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers (AACRAO) and the Education and Employment Research Center (EERC) at Rutgers University,…
Across the country, states are investing in credential registries to help residents navigate their education and career pathways. These registries are an essential resource because they organize information about degrees,…
The January 2026 edition of Transparency, Credential Engine’s once-monthly newsletter, went out last week! If you missed it, you can read it online. To be in the know and receive your copy…
Grants of up to $600,000 are available to U.S.-based nonprofits and governmental organizations to help working adults navigate a fragmented learn-and-work ecosystem. Education Design Lab (the Lab) and partners are excited…

