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Title: Data Drives Effective Use of Nondegree Credentials

Type: Blog Post

Author: March 26, 2025

Education Commission of the State

Summary: This blog post is about nondegree credentials, such as certificates and licenses, which are 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.

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