Burning Glass Institute and JFF aim to work with existing players in the non-degree credentials ecosystem to ensure that the products and tools developed are built upon the workforce field’s current collection of data and its best understanding of consumer and employer needs. While many organizations have sought to address non-degree credential quality and outcomes, few have used the big data approach of the GitLab-sponsored partnership. "Not all programs and credentials are created equal, and precious resources are wasted by learners and employers if they don't have access to reliable outcomes data," said Ellie Bertani, CEO of the GitLab Foundation. GitLab Foundation is hoping its first grant can help demystify the world of credentials. According to a report from JFF and American Student Assistance, employers don’t think college degrees, in general, indicate work readiness, yet they are reluctant to use non-degree credentials in their hiring process due to a lack of understanding of which credentials signal a mastery of which skills. Credential Engine’s report states that these credential offerings are expanding at the fastest rate.įor the most part, learners are forced to roll the dice when selecting a program relying on a mix of opinions from friends and family and research that can be done online. For the vast array of credentials obtained through alternative providers, nearly no outcomes information is available. Instead, a patchwork ecosystem of credential outcomes data has emerged in certain states and for specific programs, especially credit-bearing non-degree credentials from traditional colleges and universities. There is no federally-mandated, comprehensive source of earning outcomes for credential holders in the United States. Research has found that some non-degree credentials lead to quality jobs, economic mobility, and a solid return on investment while others lead to unemployment, underemployment, or employment in poverty-wage jobs. The problem is that consumers and employers struggle to identify which credentials lead to a return on investment. While not everyone needs a bachelor’s degree, the majority of Americans will need some post-high school education in order to secure a quality job that pays a livable wage in the future. Skill requirements are becoming more complex in light of technological change and global competition.
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