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.
Enrollment growth for undergraduate certificates (6.6%) dwarfed that of associate and bachelor's degrees, according to preliminary figures from the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center.
As states cash in on the potential of non-degree credentials to become a more significant engine for economic mobility, new frameworks are emerging to ensure these innovative programs pass muster.
Higher education professionals, industry leaders and state legislators are beginning to recognize its revelatory potential to foster the next chapter of academic equity, workforce access and attractive program offerings.
Although 71% of respondents attested to senior leadership supporting continuing education programs, staffing challenges and access to its data are reportedly getting worse, according to a new study from Modern Campus.
