Friday, November 29, 2024

Students are increasingly turning to microcredentials to boost their career prospects - Sarah Ash, Texas Standard

Fall means it’s college application season, but a growing number of students are looking for post-high school opportunities outside a traditional four-year university. Hundreds of thousands of young people have pinned their hopes on what are called microcredentials as a quicker pathway to in-demand careers. Programs vary widely, with students getting certified to become phlebotomists or welders or earning credentials for specific information technology skills.

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