Workcred, a nonprofit affiliate of ANSI, works to strengthen workforce quality by improving the credentialing system and ensuring its ongoing relevance.
#LifelongLearning matters. Learners want to see how #certifications connect to education, jobs, and career growth. Certification bodies can make these pathways clearer—read more in our blog: https://t.co/xzCXHRVmIt
As states build systems to track credential outcomes, initiatives like CredLens help connect education & workforce data at scale. Participation gives certification bodies greater visibility in workforce policy decisions & access to valuable outcomes data
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Community colleges can consider embedding the cost of the certification exam in the academic program, so that learners who are eligible for financial aid can have the costs covered as part of their tuition. https://t.co/xzCXHRVmIt
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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Microcredentials help workers upskill and reskill in real time, delivering the right skills at the right moment. A powerful tool for staying competitive in today’s workforce. #Reskilling#Microcredentials
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Last week, Workcred’s Dr. Terry Vaughan III presented initial findings on how to better support degree + non-degree credential pathways for future learners during the Non-Degree Research Network conference. Stay tuned for the full report to be released this summer
Employers should define where AI can augment work and what #AI literacy each role actually requires—moving beyond performative AI readiness to practical, workplace-relevant skills for students. #FutureOfWork https://t.co/WdNREPG3tD
Through #CDPathways, #colleges align curricula with employer-defined #skills and #certification exam #competencies—better preparing students for careers and strengthening the skilled workforce pipeline.
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Over the years, we have created a win-win for both students and employers, positioning graduates for career success while building a pipeline of ready, skilled workers through C+D pathways.
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Standards are the foundation of a successful workplace. From assuring the safety of infrastructure, protecting sensitive data, and improving operational efficiency, standards shape how work gets done across industries. https://t.co/FrPvNrSnex
Workcred has heard from many certification organizations about how they are responding to the evolving landscape. Some have shifted to skills-based hiring & others are partnering with AI-powered skills intelligence platforms for large skills datasets
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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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A new report from Handshake shows AI skills are rapidly becoming essential: 10%+ of internships now mention AI, while full-time job postings requiring AI skills have nearly doubled year over year to 4.2%.
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The world of work is changing fast—and community colleges are uniquely positioned to meet the challenge. Certification + Degree (C+D) pathways integrate industry certifications into degree programs, connecting education to workforce needs. Read more: https://t.co/PZKXSq0dcy
Standards work remains invisible in classrooms & early-career pipelines, leaving a generation unaware of a field where their skills are needed. #ANSI &its members are working to close that gap through scholarships,curriculum development & hands-on training
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Millions of U.S. adults enroll in college to earn professional certificates, learn new skills, or pursue degrees, higher pay, job security, or personal growth. Experts say economic concerns, technological advances, & workforce changes fuel job insecurity.
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Successful C+D pathways require deliberate mapping of certification competencies to course outcomes, strong student supports & partnerships that expand impact. When done well, they empower students to succeed in a changing workforce that benefits everyone.
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In the latest International Federation of Standards Users podcast,@ansidotorg president &CEO Dr. Laurie E. Locascio makes the case for why standards participation is a strategic imperative. By joining the process,you help set the rules as it moves forward
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Change & innovation are constant in credentialing. The latest developments center on skills-based hiring & the responsible integration of AI into operations. While strategies vary, it’s clear that organizations must navigate changes thoughtfully. https://t.co/81eRMJvxm6
@workcred is proud to be part of the @ansidotorg enterprise and contribute to the collection benefiting SOME (So Others Might Eat) from our DC office!
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