Washington DC (December 7, 2022) — National nonprofit Credential Engine today released their fourth count of secondary and postsecondary credentials in the United States. This year’s Count of U.S. Postsecondary and Secondary Credentials report identified 1,076,358…
On December 7th, Credential Engine celebrates its five-year anniversary. Over these past five years, we have accomplished working with over half the states, as well as with federal agencies, Congress,…
Most high school seniors will spend the next several months thinking about college, filling out applications, writing essays, taking college entrance exams and visiting college campuses. In all the excitement…
Senators Braun and Hickenlooper will discuss the value of credential transparency, their states’ work on the issue, and plans for legislation that will support states in their efforts to advance…
On December 7th, Credential Engine will be (virtually) celebrating its 5th anniversary and acknowledging all that has been achieved with our many partners. The organization has been working to bring…
The November 2022 edition of Transparency, Credential Engine’s once-monthly newsletter, went out earlier this month. If you missed it, you can read it online. To be in the know and receive…
Last week the Colorado Workforce Development Council announced a $500,000 grant from Walmart in support of Colorado’s Advancing Individual Ownership of Assets and Career Determination initiative. The grant will enable…
“Imagine a new normal where students can see what knowledge and skills are required to earn a credential.” – Dr. Paul LeBlanc, Students First (p. 63) Students deserve equitable access…
On December 7th, Credential Engine will be (virtually) celebrating its fifth anniversary and celebrating all that has been achieved with its many partners. The organization has been working to bring…
Scott Cheney, CEO of Credential Engine, joined The EdUp Experience podcast hosted by Dr. Joe Sallustio and cohost Dr. Bill Pepicello. The episode is titled “How to Make Credentials Transparent.”…
In addition to Credential Engine, Montana partners with:
Alabama Commission on Higher Education
Alabama Department of Labor
Alabama Department of Commerce
Alabama Committee on Credentialing and Career Pathways
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Indiana
Lead Partner: Indiana Commission for Higher Education
In addition to Credential Engine, Indiana partners with:
Indiana Commission for Higher Education
With over 3,000 credentials published to the Registry, including all offered by the public two-year and four-year institutions, Indiana is using CTDL to power user tools that help Hoosiers make the most informed decisions on their education and career pathways.
Lead Partner: Governor’s Office of Education and Workforce Transformation
In addition to Credential Engine, Tennessee partners with:
Alabama Commission on Higher Education
Alabama Department of Labor
Alabama Department of Commerce
Alabama Committee on Credentialing and Career Pathways
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Arkansas
Lead Partner: Arkansas Division of Information Systems (DIS)
In addition to Credential Engine, Arkansas partners with:
Arkansas Division of Information Systems
As part of the state’s new workforce development plan, leaders in Arkansas are creating a statewide registry to make critical information about credentials and their competencies available to learners, workers, and employers through online tools and learning and employment records.
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Forsyth County
Lead Partner: Forsyth Technical Community College (North Carolina)
In addition to Credential Engine, Forsyth County partners with:
Forsyth Technical Community College (North Carolina)
A consortium of 8 community colleges across the Piedmont Triad region is making credentials and competencies available as linked open data to strengthen the advanced manufacturing sector, as part of its Aligning the Workforce Education System for Manufacturing (AWESM) project.
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A consortium of 8 community colleges across the Piedmont Triad region is making credentials and competencies available as linked open data to strengthen the advanced manufacturing sector, as part of its Aligning the Workforce Education System for Manufacturing (AWESM) project.
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Georgia
Lead Partner: Governor’s Office of Education and Workforce Transformation
In addition to Credential Engine, Georgia partners with:
Alabama Commission on Higher Education
Alabama Department of Labor
Alabama Department of Commerce
Alabama Committee on Credentialing and Career Pathways
No, this state is not part of a multi-state region
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Alabama
Lead Partner: Governor’s Office of Education and Workforce Transformation
In addition to Credential Engine, Alabama partners with:
Alabama Commission on Higher Education
Alabama Department of Labor
Alabama Department of Commerce
Alabama Committee on Credentialing and Career Pathways
Leaders in Alabama are developing a statewide credential registry using CTDL as the foundation for important skill development work to advance the success of Alabama residents and businesses.
No, this state is not part of a multi-state region
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Nevada
Lead Partner: Nevada Governor's Office of Workforce Innovation (GOWINN)
In addition to Credential Engine, Nevada partners with:
Alabama Commission on Higher Education
Alabama Department of Labor
Alabama Department of Commerce
Alabama Committee on Credentialing and Career Pathways
Lead Partner: Minnesota Office of Higher Education, Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development, and Minnesota State Colleges and Universities
In addition to Credential Engine, Minnesota partners with: