The Interagency Working Group on Expanded Measures of Enrollment and Attainment (GEMEnA) works to develop and validate national measures of the participation in and credentialing of education and training for work, and to build government-wide consensus for the adoption of these measures in key federal data collections. More specifically, GEMEnA is engaged in a rigorous process of survey item development to validate core items on 1) the attainment of non-degree…

The Federal Interagency Working Group works to develop/validate national measures of the participation in and credentialing of education and training for work, and to build government-wide consensus for adoption of these measures in key federal data collections. GEMEnA is engaged in a rigorous process of survey item development to validate core items on 1) attainment of non-degree credentials including industry-recognized certifications, occupational licenses, and educational certificates, and 2) enrollment in…

The Internet of Things Talent Consortium (IoTTC) is a unique, non-profit community of human talent experts and practitioners. We work across industries to help inspire, create and grow the organizations and workforces needed to drive IoT-enabled digital transformation in every sector. Based on our research and conversations with C-Level leaders globally, talent and people are key barriers to adoption for IoT and they are looking for help to overcome those…

This model provides an opportunity for students to combine credits from multiple sources to obtain a credential. Consumers are students with enough credits to graduate and those who would have to carry the burden of requesting transfer credit.

The National Coalition of Certification Centers NC3 is an industry-education partnership that supports professional development and curriculum development in community colleges and high schools leading to industry certification in the aviation, transportation, manufacturing and energy sectors. To date, over 4000 industry certifications have been issued by  375 educational institutions. Managed and funded by the National Coalition of Certification Centers.

This tool assists organizations and individuals in categorizing skill levels needed for job and career success.

The National Network of Business and Industry Associations is coordinating cross-sector efforts to close the “skills gap.” Members include leaders in the manufacturing, retail, healthcare, energy, construction, hospitality, transportation and information technology sectors. Efforts have focused on supporting stackable credentials, common employability skills that cut across sectors, and hiring based on competency. This initiative is managed by ACT Foundation and Business Roundtable and funded by the Joyce Foundation, ACT Foundation, Lumina Foundation and…

This framework was designed for the state of Ontario which includes all non-religious certificates, diplomas, degrees and apprenticeships.