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Exploring the world of external credentials

Exploring the world of external credentials . GEMEnA. Group on Expanded Measures of Enrollment and Attainment ( GEMEnA ) Federal interagency working group (ED, DOL, NSF, Council of Economic Advisors, DOC) Led by National Center for Educational Statistics

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Exploring the world of external credentials

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  1. Exploring the world of external credentials

  2. GEMEnA Group on Expanded Measures of Enrollment and Attainment (GEMEnA) Federal interagency working group (ED, DOL, NSF, Council of Economic Advisors, DOC) Led by National Center for Educational Statistics Goal is build consensus for adoption of relevant measures in key federal data collection
  3. Census Bureau Publication --Measuring Alternative Educational Credentials: 2012 Based on Survey of Income and Program Participation (SIPP) Focus is who gets alternative credentials and impact on outcomes (employment and income)
  4. Center for Education and the Workforce Based at Georgetown Director is Tony Carnevale Publication: Certificates: Gateway to Gainful Employment and College Degrees (June 2012) Analysis of multiple sources Focuses only on certificates from educational institutions ( public and for profit)
  5. Definitions Defined by GEMEnA and used in all three sources Definitions Certification -issued by a certification body individual demonstrates knowledge through exam process time limited, recertification takes place Example: NIMS, Microsoft
  6. Definitions (cont.) Educational Certificate Issued by educational institution Public, private, or for profit Individual completes program of study Not time limited License A licensing body (Real Estate Bd, Medical Bd) Individual meets criteria (degree, experience, exam) Time limited
  7. Three distinct credentials Certification (external) Educational Certificates (internal) Licensure (external)
  8. Info Nuggets How widespread are these? (SIPP) 75% of surveyed had none 21.6% (external—license or certification) 8.9% (educational certificate) Who issues educational certificates? (SIPP) CCs 21.7% Universities, 4 yr colleges 28% Trade schools 32.2%
  9. More nuggets Who issues professional certs and licenses? Government (all levels) 71.4% Industry 10.3 % Professional association 10.5%
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