Credentials: What they are, where to find them, and what counts for performance
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Credentials play a key role in workforce development. For employers, credentials can assist in identifying qualified workers, upskilling their current workforce, and competing in the marketplace. For job seekers, obtaining credentials can improve employability and lead to career advancement and higher wages.
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Christina Eckenroth, Workforce Analyst, Office of Policy Development and Research, U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration
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Pam Frugoli, Workforce Analyst, Office of Workforce Investment, U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration
Gregory Scheib, Workforce Analyst, Office of Workforce Investment, U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration
Kellen Grode, Economist, Office of Policy Development and Research, U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration
This webinar provided information on the characteristics of quality credentials and the types of credentials available. Speakers highlighted resources and tools to locate relevant credentials to assist in determining what credentials may count towards grant performance outcomes.
This webinar is intended for:
- State and local stakeholders in the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act system;
- State workforce agencies and administrators;
- State workforce liaisons;
- Employment and training program grantees; and
- Educational institutions and training providers.
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