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Harris Doesn’t Think You Should Need a 4-Year Degree
The vice president’s remarks at a recent rally reflect a broader conversation, in the Democratic Party and nationally, about who needs a degree and why.
Western Governors Acquires Platform for Enabling Apprenticeships
Too Few Middle-Skills Credentials to Meet Future Job Demand
Most providers have to double the number of credentials they produce for well-paying jobs that don't require a bachelor’s to avoid workforce gaps, a new report finds.
The Many Lives of Saint Joseph’s
After losing accreditation, the Catholic liberal arts college remade itself as a purveyor of workforce training programs. Not everyone is happy about the shift.
A ‘Transformational’ Investment in Maine Workforce Training
A local philanthropy is giving tens of millions of dollars to advance short-term workforce training programs at Maine community colleges.
Most ‘Good Jobs’ Will Require a Bachelor’s Degree by 2030s
Despite public skepticism that a college degree isn’t worth the cost, projections show that a bachelor’s degree will significantly increase the odds of getting a good-paying job in the future.
Noncredit Pathways: A Federal Policy Blind Spot
States should lead the way in expanding opportunity for noncredit learners, writes Kenyatta Lovett.
Universities Investing in Microcredential Leadership
As microcredential programs slowly gain traction, more universities are looking for leaders to coordinate the efforts.