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Credentials That Work: The Potentials of Real Time Labor Market Information. Practical Applications for Productivity and Performance Improvement. JFF & CREDENTIALS THAT WORK. ABOUT JFF
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Credentials That Work: The Potentials of Real Time Labor Market Information Practical Applications for Productivity and Performance Improvement
JFF & CREDENTIALS THAT WORK ABOUT JFF JFF identifies, develops, and promotes education and workforce strategies that expand opportunity for youth and adults who are struggling to advance in America today. In more than 200 communities across 43 states, JFF improves the pathways leading from high school to college to family-sustaining careers. ABOUT CREDENTIALS THAT WORK Credentials that Work (CTW) incorporates innovations in real-time labor market data in guiding institutions to better align education and training investments, program and course development with the needs of regional economies. Real-time data can help improve the understanding of hiring trends, employer demand, including certifications and skill requirements by drawing on current information and consistent signals from the labor market.
Activities to Date • Commissioned paper, entitled “Aligning Community Colleges to their Local Labor Market”. • Administered Real Time LMI firm environmental scan to discover industry trends and increase transparency. • Conducting Early Implementers Survey of state LMI entities that are using real time tools and technologies. • Ongoing Reviews of real time LMI technologies • Established Real Time LMI Innovators Network: • Southern Maine Community College • Texas Technical College System • Kentucky Community and Technical College System • Cerritos Community College • Cabrillo Community College • Harper College • LaGuardia Community College
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