Only five of the 60 workforce training programs offered at Central New Mexico Community College are currently eligible, the president said in this New America webinar.
Transfer students continue to graduate at lower rates than their peers, held back by a system that makes it far too difficult to carry credits across institutions.
As of August 2024, 39% of first-time bachelor's degree-seeking students were not completing their program within eight years. The reason: students don't see a clear path to completion.
Wake Tech President Scott Ralls is seizing the momentum on CTE education by building career-focused pathways through upskilling and stackable credentialing.
As micro-credentials grow in popularity, campus leaders can look to new research and state support to expand access, reduce costs and strengthen workforce readiness.
