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 […]
Universal European Degree – European Union
Overview In 2024, the European Commission (EU) adopted a series of proposals to create a third-level qualification to be recognized by all EU member states. Third-level qualifications refer to educational […]
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 […]
IDB Digital Credential Framework (Inter-American Development Bank)
Overview The IDB Digital Credential Framework (the Framework) is the key reference tool and roadmap to recognize knowledge-building and continuous learning with digital credentials. Issued in May 2023 by the […]
Learning in Public — College Unbound
Overview Many forms of learning traditionally go unseen by colleges. College Unbound’s Learning in Public (LIP) identifies, reflects on, and credits learning that takes place outside a college course. College […]