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Accreditors Confront a Crisis in Public Confidence
Accreditors have an expanded role to play in evaluating noncredit programs, Larry Schall and Paul L. Gaston write.
2U Ends Boot Camps, Shifts to Microcredentials
Are Short-Term Credentials Really More Affordable?
A new report finds that costs vary widely, from free to more than $20,000 per month.
Why Are Politicians Talking About Apprenticeships?
Kamala Harris pledged to double registered apprenticeships and Republicans want changes to the workforce programs. But what are they? Let us explain.
The Microcredential Generation
A fast-growing number of traditionally college-age students are bypassing degrees to pursue cheaper and faster alternative credentials. Why are so many choosing this path—and will the journey pay off?
Harris Doesn’t Think You Should Need a 4-Year Degree
The vice president’s remarks at a recent rally reflect a broader conversation, in the Democratic Party and nationally, about who needs a degree and why.
Western Governors Acquires Platform for Enabling Apprenticeships
Too Few Middle-Skills Credentials to Meet Future Job Demand
Most providers have to double the number of credentials they produce for well-paying jobs that don't require a bachelor’s to avoid workforce gaps, a new report finds.