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We invite you to register for an upcoming webinar “The Relative Returns to Credit- And Non-Credit-Bearing Attainment” happening March 5 at 2:00pm EST hosted by the Center for Applied Research in Postsecondary Education (CARPE) at the American Institutes for Research (AIR). It is commonly understood that education is one of the most reliable paths to economic security […]
Take a few minutes and listen to the new episode of Work in Progress, a WorkingNation podcast. Our CEO Scott Cheney chats with Ramona Schindelheim, Editor-in-Chief of WorkingNation, about what the findings of our new report mean now that we have nearly 1,000,000 credentials in the U.S.: including why credential transparency is important and how Credential […]
Today, Credential Engine released two reports that offer unprecedented understanding of the credential landscape. The first report, Counting U.S. Postsecondary and Secondary Credentials, offers the most accurate and robust estimate of credentials across 16 categories—including both traditional degrees, certificates, certifications, licenses and apprenticeships as well as non-traditional offerings such as badges. The report estimates that […]
PAIRIN joins Credential Engine, Qlarion, SkillsEngine and others to help states implement emerging open standards to align education credentialing, skills and labor market data with career pathing solutions PAIRIN, the workforce journey company, today announced the launch of the Open Pathways Alliance, which brings together noted nonprofits and social impact technology companies, including Credential Engine, Qlarion […]
Download this Press Release. Read the 2021 Counting U.S. Postsecondary and Secondary Credentials Report.
Over the next decade, employers will need to fill millions of jobs that require higher-order thinking skills, specialized knowledge, and education or training beyond high school. For that reason, many states are aiming for 65% of residents to hold high-quality postsecondary credentials by 2025. Hitting that goal depends on whether states can close gaps in […]
Today, alternative credentials are stepping up to meet the needs of both employers and workers, providing industry-validated on and off ramps which serve as milestones on what is now known to be a lifelong learning pathway. At UPCEA, we are very excited about how the Registry’s transparency elevates alternative credentials.
One of the biggest issues today is the mobility and transferability of credentials. The Registry is very useful in helping people understand how students can connect a credential from one program to another.
As an external resource, the registry would help our employees find the kind of training they need that uses the modality that helps them learn best. It would be a win-win, for our employees and AT&T.