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Standards – A Foundational Component of Quality Credentials - Workcred Point of View
In today’s competitive job market, people from all areas of the workforce are familiar with certificates, certifications, and workplace learning—from students and employees who wish to further their careers, to employers seeking workers with specific skills. Critically, however, they often lack information on how to distinguish quality programs from those of lesser value.
Opening Doors to Different Pathways in Education: Roy Swift Talks Certifications with Expert Series Host
In 2021, Workcred joined the broadcast realm, partnering with RVN Television’s Morning Coffee Expert Series to bring greater clarity to the public on wide-ranging credentialing and workforce topics. One year later, Workcred’s executive director, Roy Swift, Ph.D., sat down with RVN Television’s talk show host and producer, Joe Asumendi, to assess the series and plans for the future. *Interview edited for clarity, grammar, and length.
The Power of Systems Thinking to Understand the Total Impact of Credentialing Decisions - Workcred Point of View
The Problem: A Complex Credentialing System The United States credentialing system is very complex, involving many types of organizations and governmental agencies (see Figure 1). Very few credentialing issuers fully understand how their actions may impact other credentialing issuers.
It’s a Journey: What Needs to Be Done to Get More Degrees in Students’ Hands. - The EvoLLLution
Aneesh Sohoni We all need help from time to time, whether it be with a personal project or professional development. Students are no exception to that rule. Promising student success is one thing, but having the resources to deliver it is another. Aneesh Sohoni (AS): Since our founding, we have worked to support more students, so they can attend community college and graduate on a pathway to upward mobility. We really want to know what works.
Four Advantages of Certifications as Alternative Credentials
Obtaining new credentials is a common strategy for workers looking to reskill in advance of a career change or re-employment following a layoff. Increasingly, individuals are seeking credentials, such as certificates, certifications, and badges, in order to maximize their marketability to employers or advance within their current position.
How are Certifications Supported by Standards?
Standards exist to protect human health, safety, and the environment, as well as to ensure that different products work together. In the U.S. alone, there are more than 100,000 standards across all areas of industry. Standards enable you to make a phone call anywhere in the world, ensure that batteries for electrical appliances are safe, and that an airplane that takes off from London can be refueled in Los Angeles.
Wellspring: Accelerating the Learner-to-Earner Ecosystem - The EvoLLLution
The first step to giving learners control over their education history and credentials is to establish the necessary infrastructure. Wellspring is a multi-year initiative of the 1EdTech Foundation and IMS Global Learning Consortium that aims to accelerate the adoption of an education-to-work ecosystem based on open technology standards.
The Power of Industry-Recognized Stackable Credentials - The EvoLLLution
Stackable credentials have existed in the higher education space for a while but have gained increasing attention as the pandemic has forced leaders to seek ways of making higher education accessible and flexible. Stackable credentials are critical to helping the economy rebound and getting students rehired. The COVID-19 pandemic has revealed a growing demand for education and training beyond the confines and commitments of traditional multi-year programs.
Is Incremental Credentialing Compatible with Institutional Accreditation? (Part 2) - The EvoLLLution
Non-traditional programming with incremental credentialing needs to provide the same access and affordability as traditional programming, requiring a greying of the lines between the two. A Conversation with the Middle States Commission on Higher Education Many in higher education believe it is difficult–if not impossible–to undertake large-scale innovations due to accreditation requirements.
Innovating with Microcredentials to Stay Competitive - The EvoLLLution
Pathways are critical for students to stay relevant in the job market, and microcredentials are the gateway to get students on this lifelong learning path. In today’s market, microcredentials are in high demand by both learners and employers. Institutions need to launch them strategically to meet market needs while working within their own structure.
Defining a Role for High-Quality Microcredentials in Higher Education - The EvoLLLution
In order for higher education to move forward and meet modern learner needs, microcredentials need to have a defined role to maximize their potential for high-quality programming. SUNY’s Unique Policy-Driven Program Continues to Grow This semester, the State University of New York (SUNY) is offering nearly 400 microcredentials in over 60 disciplinary areas across 27 of its 64 campuses.
Failure to Launch: Getting Microcredentials Off the Ground - The EvoLLLution
Successfully implementing microcredentials within your post-secondary institutions requires close collaboration with industry, thoughtful planning and a clear strategy. A quick Google search of a microcredential yields over 100,000 results, so it is no wonder that confusion arises around what it is, how it benefits students and how it is different from other university credentials.
Getting Credentials Right
Clearer standards could help narrow the skills gap, NIST/ WorkCred study finds Roy Swift | Mar 14, 2019 As manufacturers consider candidates to add to their talent pool, what do you think indicates a better predictor of success: credentials or experience? While the U.S. manufacturing skills gap seems to widen each year, hiring managers may soon realize that employees with the right credentials may be just what the sector needs to fuel the next talent boom—and the economy.
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