This blog post is about nondegree credentials, which are growing in importance. States are working to improve data collection and reporting on these credentials to help students make informed decisions and enhance workforce outcomes.
Category: Workforce Data Tracking, Reporting, and Use
Noncredit Data Taxonomy 2.0 and Implementation Guide for States : Lessons Learned from Phase 2 of the State Noncredit Data Project
This report offers state-level entities a practical guide to improve noncredit data infrastructure, including a taxonomy, operational definitions, a how-to guide for data collection, and implications for various sectors. It refines earlier versions based on work with the SNDP’s second phase of states.
State Noncredit Data Project
The project aims to strengthen noncredit data infrastructure through research, a national taxonomy, and peer learning opportunities. By expanding partnerships and developing consistent frameworks, it seeks to link noncredit education data with postsecondary employment outcomes and improve data collection practices across states.
The Future of BAs: Projections of Jobs and Opportunity through 2031
This presentation explores labor market demand for bachelor’s degrees through 2031, highlighting economic mobility, disparities, and the need for postsecondary credentials.
The State Opportunity Index: Strengthening the Link Between Education and Opportunity
This report assesses how states connect high school and workforce outcomes to evaluate postsecondary opportunity. It highlights data integration, disaggregation, and public dashboards.
Unpacking the 40 Million: Meeting the Needs of Learners with Some College and No Credential
This report highlights the 40+ million some college and no credential (SCNC) learners and systemic barriers to completion. It emphasizes flexible, career-connected education options.
Wealth, Race, and Higher Education Outcomes
This report explores how wealth and educational attainment intersect to shape students’ financial security and access to wealth-building tools like homeownership and retirement accounts, using national data.