Credential Engine was pleased to join more than 30 leading experts and 30 leading organizations on a joint letter to the U.S. Office of Management and Budget (OMB) providing recommendations “to build state and local capacity to use data, evidence, and cross-program innovation to improve outcomes for low-income and disadvantaged populations.”
In 2021, Connecticut passed legislation to create a statewide database of credentials, led by the Office of Higher Education and Office of Workforce Strategy in partnership with the New England Board of Higher Education and Credential Engine. The initiative is designed to make credential information transparent and accessible for students, job seekers, employers, and policymakers, supporting informed education and workforce decisions. As an early milestone, the state published community college credential data using the Credential Transparency Description Language (CTDL), a national standard that enables meaningful comparisons and integrates labor market insights to highlight the content, quality, and value of credentials.
Connecticut has published over 3,000 credentials to the Registry!