Talent Finance – U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation
Overview Talent Finance is an initiative by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation focused on developing new financial strategies to support education and workforce development. The initiative collaborates with public […]
GradPLUS loans / Finance Option
Z-Degree Initiatives
Overview A Z-Degree refers to a degree program, typically at the associate or bachelor’s level, where all the required courses and learning materials are available at zero cost to the […]
Research: A Typology and Policy Landscape Analysis of State Investments in Short Term Credential Pathways
Overview Many states have adopted strategies to recognize short-term credentials, however, there has been little coordinated information about these developments. HCM Strategists conducted a study (Stephanie M. Murphy, 2023) to […]
Scaling Up College Completion Efforts for Student Success (SUCCESS) – MDRC
Overview Scaling Up College Completion Efforts for Student Success (SUCCESS) is an initiative launched in 2019 by MDRC. This work seeks to improve graduation rates for traditionally underserved students at […]
Noncredit and Credit Alignment Lab (NCAL)
Overview The Noncredit and Credit Alignment Lab (NCAL) launched in August 2021 to support 14 community college governance units (systems, districts, or colleges) to develop new or improved pathways between […]