“There’s an explosion of programs—over a million credentials—and too many lead to dead ends.” — Jeff Bulanda, JFF
We need career navigation systems rooted in transparency, accountability, and real outcomes for learners.
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#CredentialsOfValue
Collaborating community colleges -- Two New Jersey community colleges this fall will launch a unique collaboration that will allow students from each college to access strong specialized programs at the other campus.
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America doesn't need more credentials. It needs a talent operating system -- What the Workforce Pell era means for community colleges.
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“There’s an explosion of programs—over a million credentials—and too many lead to dead ends.” — Jeff Bulanda, JFF
We need career navigation systems rooted in transparency, accountability, and real outcomes for learners.
Read more >> https://t.co/YhbUjnapnI
#CredentialsOfValue
Revising the transactional approach to workforce development -- Despite many advances in community college workforce development practice, there are some warning signs that need addressing in the near future.
Read the full story: https://t.co/F2zcwL8LbA
As an Arsenal Technical High School student, Isaac Adams did the bare minimum — until one teacher helped him discover his passion. Now he leads the robotics team at Arsenal Tech, which just ended its best season yet. https://t.co/rPv8IFSfXH
Not all credentials create real opportunity.
“If a credential doesn’t lead to better outcomes, we have to ask: why does it exist?” — Greg DeSantis, JFF
We need credentials that are transparent, skills-based, and connected to real economic mobility.
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#CredentialsOfValue
"Talk of 'college and career readiness' has morphed into calls for high schools to stop wasting time on 'mere knowledge,' because future success will turn on one’s ability to manipulate AI, 'collaborate,' and 'communicate.' I don’t buy it." https://t.co/RHE5GeEm6j
George Washington High School just earned a national 'School of Promise' award — and one senior who almost didn't graduate says the school's belief in her changed everything.
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"Apprenticeship is one of the few pathways in American education that does what education and workforce training stakeholders say they want in a program." https://t.co/MsoF8bcHMy
The strongest models combine paid work, skill building, credentials, and real career mobility. Read Maria’s full Forbes piece on why apprenticeship belongs at the center of America’s workforce strategy: https://t.co/TOR2doAxS7
#NAW#NationalApprenticeshipWeek#Apprenticeship
A Golden Opportunity for Data Innovation -- Workforce Pell points to the urgent need to better align educational and labor market data.
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"There is relatively little data currently collected about School-to-Work outcomes, and schools are often relied on to manage their own programs." https://t.co/jzAa5qRCJM
In response to a shortage of nurses in North Carolina, a local hospital partnered with 4 public school districts and a community college to create the state's first registered nurse apprenticeship program for young people. Read more: https://t.co/FRW4Xhat2v
Hope or Hype? What to Make of Yale’s Report on Trust in Higher Ed. A valuable document has come out of New Haven, but will it make good on its promises? https://t.co/JHZpizniQs
For 50 years, the GHS Marine Bio Trip has created unforgettable experiences for students. This special video celebrates that legacy and honors Carl and Chris Weaver (pictured), featuring photos/videos shared by former students who were part of the journey. https://t.co/EP2YmWZjKQ
📣 Today the Indiana Chamber and our Institute for Workforce Excellence announced the launch of the second TPM Academy® to advance employer-led workforce strategies statewide!
More than 35 leaders in workforce, education, economic development and industry from around the state will convene as we help employers better define in-demand jobs and the skills needed to fill them.
This is a U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation program and held in partnership with the Indiana Commission for Higher Education.
➡️ Read today's press release: https://t.co/mbv118DXt5
#ICYMI — Workforce Pell has the potential to transform lives for adult learners and those historically underserved by traditional degree pathways.
But to deliver on that promise, we need more than funding.
We need a foundation of high-quality data.