| Title: |
The Non-Degree Credential Quality Imperative. Affordability, Quality, and Equity: State Investments in High Quality Credentials |
| Language: |
English |
| Authors: |
Cruse, Lindsey Reichlin; Stiddard, Jennifer; Taylor, Roderick; LaPrad, Jeannine; National Skills Coalition |
| Source: |
National Skills Coalition. 2023. |
| Availability: |
National Skills Coalition. 1250 Connecticut Avenue NW Suite 200, Washington, DC 20036. Tel: 202-223-8991; e-mail: info@nationalskillscoalition.org; Web site: https://www.nationalskillscoalition.org/ |
| Peer Reviewed: |
N |
| Page Count: |
49 |
| Publication Date: |
2023 |
| Sponsoring Agency: |
Lumina Foundation; Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation |
| Intended Audience: |
Policymakers |
| Document Type: |
Reports - Descriptive |
| Descriptors: |
Credentials; Educational Quality; Outcomes of Education; State Government; State Policy; Educational Policy; Quality Assurance; Investment; Career Readiness; Equal Education; Accountability; Governance; Student Financial Aid |
| Abstract: |
Quality non-degree credentials can lead to good jobs and family-sustaining wages. But not all non-degree credentials lead to good outcomes -- and when they don't, they entrench economic inequalities that impact people of color and women. National Skills Coalition's new report "The Non-Degree Credential Quality Imperative" encourages state policymakers to invest in quality NDCs; shares how we've worked with states to define, measure, and track quality; and offers takeaways for how to advance quality assurance so that policymakers feel confident in investing in non-degree credentials, students have confidence in their training programs, and employers know which programs effectively prepare people for careers. |
| Abstractor: |
As Provided |
| Entry Date: |
2023 |
| Accession Number: |
ED630185 |
| Database: |
ERIC |