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September 14, 2021
Welcome to the September 2021 edition of Transparency! Before diving into the content, we want to take a moment to thank you for all the positive feedback you’ve shared with us about Transparency. This is a new endeavor for us where we hope to keep sharing relevant updates and useful resources. We are encouraged by your continued support for our vision of credential transparency ([link removed]) . Thank you.
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> Spotlight (#Spotlight)
> Policy Corner (#Policy)
> State Connections (#State)
> Technology & Support (#Technology)
> News (#News)
> Events (#Events)


** Spotlight.
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Credential Engine's Fourth Annual State Convening: Credential Engine will host its fourth annual State Convening virtually on November 30, 2021! Join us to learn how we can work “Toward a More Transparent Credential Landscape Through Policy, Leadership, and Equity ([link removed]) .” We know there are nearly one million ([link removed]) unique credentials available in the United States, each one representing an opportunity for people to get ahead. But people lack the necessary and timely information to find the best education and training opportunities for them. State policymakers and agencies have the important responsibility of ensuring their residents have the information they need to make well-informed decisions, especially during this time of economic recovery and continued labor market uncertainty.
Join Credential Engine’s free virtual convening to hear from thought leaders in the learn and work ecosystem about concrete solutions and opportunities states can leverage to equitably address these challenges. Together, stakeholders can work to create a more transparent credential landscape that can illuminate paths to a better future for people, industry, and states. Register today. ([link removed])


** Policy Corner.
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State-Specific Credential Reports: Credential Engine, in partnership with the Center for Regional Economic Competitiveness, has produced a series of national reports (“Counting U.S. Postsecondary and Secondary Credentials ([link removed]) ”) that have become the authoritative accounts of the credentialing landscape in the United States. We are now able to prepare customized, state-specific reports ([link removed]) that will bring greater insights into the credential landscape within states. These reports will provide an inventory of credentials offered by in-state providers, with breakdowns by occupation and industry, as well as attainment rates and earnings by key demographics where available. These reports are intended to help state leaders take stock of their existing credential ecosystem, lay the groundwork for a more transparent credential landscape, benchmark with other states, guide investments
in education and training, get further insights into progress toward advancement goals, and help push policy goals forward. Read the full prospectus. ([link removed])

Credential Engine Joins the State Equitable Recovery Coalition: The State Equitable Recovery Coalition ([link removed]) is an initiative started by National Governors Association (NGA) in partnership with Education Strategy Group and supported by the Siemens Foundation. We join 18 organizations that are committed to driving sustainable, equitable recovery and growth after the economic disruptions of the COVID-19 pandemic while leveraging the opportunity to address issues related to workforce, education, public services, and racial and economic justice. Credential Engine is excited to bring its expertise into these important conversations as we work together to help advance this mission. Learn more. ([link removed])


** State Connections.
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[link removed] Midwest State Partners: The Midwestern Higher Education Compact and Credential Engine announced this week that Iowa, North Dakota, and Wisconsin ([link removed]) are working to deliver current, consistent, accessible, and comprehensive information on all types of credentials leading to job opportunities. They join a growing number of states using the CTDL to map their credential, skill, and competency data to the Credential Registry to make information on credentials leading to careers more transparent and consistent. With Iowa, North Dakota, and Wisconsin, Credential Engine now has partnerships with 26 states and regions; as well as across 2 regional consortia of states. Read more. ([link removed])

New State Success Stories: Our state partnership webpage ([link removed]) features an interactive map that allows website visitors to explore the many state and regional partnerships Credential Engine has established across the country. We invite you to read our latest Success Stories from Connecticut ([link removed]) and Maine ([link removed]) to learn how agencies, organizations, and educational institutions within these states are working toward credential transparency. Explore our state partnerships. ([link removed])


** Technology & Support.
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The New Credential Finder: An Example of What Is Possible— Join the Credential Engine team for a webinar on September 15, 2021, as we launch a new version of the Credential Finder ([link removed]) —a web-based application that allows users to search, find, and compare credential information. While fully functional, the Credential Finder is intended to serve as an inspiration for the types of custom applications that organizations, institutions, and agencies can develop. The goal for these tools is to make it easy for people—learners, workers, educators, providers, employers, etc—to find and act upon the various credential opportunities available to them. Join us as the Credential Engine team provides an overview of the Finder, some key innovations in this version, and inspires ideas on the types of custom applications we can help develop! Register today.
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Credential Engine CTDL Terms Proposal Webinar: Credential Engine’s technology team has been hard at work to extend the Credential Transparency Description Language (CTDL)—the preeminent language providing a common understanding and “rules of the road” to describe credentials. The CTDL contains over 500 terms that align existing credential data across the country, regardless of provider. Credential Engine has been collaborating with various partners on extensive spec development efforts to enhance the CTDL. Join us as the Credential Engine team provides an overview of the proposed CTDL expansions. Register today. ([link removed])


** News.
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1. Three Midwest States Join Initiative to Make Career Pathways Clearer for All ([link removed])
2. Credential Engine Signs On to Support Forsyth Tech’s Strengthening Community Colleges Vision ([link removed])
3. Elizabeth Shuler Becomes First Woman AFL-CIO President ([link removed])
4. Credential Engine Services ([link removed])
5. Vision Commitments ‘Vlog’ Episode 4: Leveraging Data to Create New Frontiers for Career Technical Education ([link removed])
6. Is the ‘Bootcamp’ Market Really in the Millions? ([link removed])
7. Building Institutional Capacity for Microcredentials: A Framework for Innovation ([link removed])
8. The Rapidly Changing Landscape of College Credentialing: Recommendations for State Authorizing Agencies ([link removed])


** Events.
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The New Credential Finder: An Example of What is Possible ([link removed])
September 15, 2021. 2:00-3:00 PM ET—Join us as the Credential Engine team provides an overview of the Finder, some key innovations in this version, and inspires ideas on the types of custom applications we can help develop! Register today!

Webinar: Credential Transparency: A Key Ingredient in Effective State Workforce Development Strategies ([link removed])
September 22, 2021. 11:30 AM-12:30 PM ET. Join NASWA’s fireside chat to learn about how and why New Jersey and Indiana – two of Credential Engine's 26 current state and regional partners – are using credential transparency to create effective state workforce development strategies.

2021 Grace Hopper Celebration ([link removed])
September 27 to October 1. The Grace Hopper Celebration is the world’s largest gathering of women technologists! This year, Credential Engine’s very own Dr. Deborah Everhart, alongside Dr. Gwendolyn Britton, Southern New Hampshire University, and Kacey Thorne, Western Governors University, will present “Advancing Skills-Based Education and Hiring Through the Open Skills Network” as an On-Demand session.

Credential Engine CTDL Terms Proposal Webinar ([link removed])
September 29, 2021. 2:00-3:00 PM ET. Join the Credential Engine Team as we provide updates on the Credential Transparency Description Language (CTDL) and an overview of the proposed CTDL expansions.

Learning Impact Conference ([link removed])
October 4-7, 2021. Learning Impact is the annual event where leaders and innovators come together to discuss the major topics in digital learning and how to collaborate on accelerating progress for learners and faculty at all levels. On October 5 from 3:15-3:45 PM ET, Credential Engine’s very own Jeff Grann will co-present “Flexible Pathways for Students: Unveiling the Data will Transform the System” alongside Sarah Cunningham, American Council on Education, and Nick White, Strategic Education, Inc.
Credential Engine’s Fourth Annual State Convening ([link removed])
November 30, 2021. 1:00-4:00 PM ET. Credential Engine will host its fourth annual State Convening virtually on November 30, 2021! Join us to learn how we can work “Toward a More Transparent Credential Landscape Through Policy, Leadership, and Equity.”

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