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ERIC Number: ED641931
Record Type: Non-Journal
Publication Date: 2023-Mar
Pages: 31
Abstractor: As Provided
ISBN: N/A
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Speed, Value, and Economic Mobility: How Community Colleges Are Developing Short-Term, High-Value Credentials That Lead to Good Jobs and Careers
Lana Munip; Rebecca Klein-Collins
Council for Adult and Experiential Learning
This report explores the experiences of ten CAEL member community colleges in their efforts to develop quality non-degree credentials that can be completed in in one year or less, lead to good-paying jobs in high-demand industries, and are stackable to a higher degree, allowing learners to unlock opportunities for even greater economic mobility. Throughout this report, we refer to these credentials as SVEs, for their Speed, Value, and pathways to Economic Mobility (SVEs). While the ten colleges in this study have vastly different local economies, student populations, and regional labor markets, our analysis found that their experiences in developing SVEs shared the following common themes: (1) The central role of regional economic drivers in program design; (2) The importance of seamless stacking of learning and credentials to ensure options for economic mobility; (3) Equity-centered design practices; and (4) Data collection needs, particularly in the area of employment outcomes. The report offers a number of recommendations for institutions considering venturing into SVEs in the following categories: (1) Defining or refining SVE programs with labor market value in mind; (2) Being intentional about engaging and supporting adult learners; and (3) Developing robust strategies to measure the impact of SVE programs. [This report was funded by the Non-degree Credential Research Network (NCRN).]
Council for Adult and Experiential Learning. 55 East Monroe Street Suite 1930, Chicago, IL 60603. Tel: 312-499-2600; Fax: 312-499-2601; e-mail: cael@cael.org; Web site: http://www.cael.org
Publication Type: Reports - Evaluative
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education; Two Year Colleges
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Language: English
Sponsor: Strada Education Foundation
Authoring Institution: Council for Adult and Experiential Learning (CAEL)
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