High school credentials: Are students earning tickets to careers or dead-end certificates?
High school career credentials are intended to prepare students for the workforce, offering skills that can lead to higher pay and employment. Yet research shows most certifications do not match employer demand, leaving many students with credentials of limited value. Experts emphasize the need for data-driven guidance, employer alignment, and strategic credentialing to turn certifications into meaningful career pathways.
High school career credentials are intended to prepare students for the workforce, offering skills that can lead to higher pay and employment. Yet research shows most certifications do not match employer demand, leaving many students with credentials of limited value. Experts emphasize the need for data-driven guidance, employer alignment, and strategic credentialing to turn certifications into meaningful career pathways.
