by Amie Bloomfield | Jun 9, 2025 | Credentialing
The building industry is booming—creating strong demand for skilled workers to support construction teams and contractors. To help meet this growing need, The Home Builders Institute (HBI) offers tuition-free Pre-Apprenticeship Certificate Training (PACT) in the home...
by Amie Bloomfield | May 29, 2025 | Credentialing
By Dr. Michael Herrera and Dr. Gosia Jaros-White With bilingual job postings on the rise and diverse communities shaping our workforce, language skills are more in demand than ever. From healthcare and law enforcement to customer service and construction, employers...
by Amie Bloomfield | May 20, 2025 | Credentialing
As career and technical education (CTE) programs expand across the country, a powerful shift is taking place. Educators increasingly recognize CTE as more than an alternative pathway—it’s a strategic launchpad that equips learners with the real-world skills,...
by Amie Bloomfield | Apr 28, 2025 | Credentialing
How Quality Credentials Impact Workforce Development As technologies advance and industries evolve, the skills required for workplace success often outpace workforce training. Despite millions of job openings around the country, 74% of employers report a mismatch...
by Amie Bloomfield | Mar 28, 2025 | Credentialing
How to Define High-Quality Credentials The world of career and technical education (CTE) offers countless opportunities to recognize student achievement and verify skills through credentialing. According to a 2022 report by Credential Engine, there are over one...
by Amie Bloomfield | Mar 20, 2025 | Credentialing
The Manufacturing Skill Standards Council (MSSC) is a nonprofit, industry-led training, assessment, and certification organization focused on ensuring that frontline production and material handling technicians are equipped with the skills needed to thrive in today’s...
by Amie Bloomfield | Feb 18, 2025 | Credentialing
Career and technical education (CTE) programs are known for expanding learning beyond the classroom or textbook. Performance assessments are an important way to validate these technical skills and recognize student achievement. Let’s explore how performance...
by Amie Bloomfield | Dec 12, 2024 | Credentialing
As a major online platform for CTE courses, eDynamic Learning aims to guide students on their journey after graduation. One of their key initiatives in bridging this gap is the Ready for Industry (RFI) program. RFI helps students explore career paths by providing them...
by Amie Bloomfield | Nov 11, 2024 | Credentialing
In today’s job market, technical skills alone aren’t enough to ensure success—employability skills are just as essential. In a previous article, we discussed the importance of employability skills in career and technical education (CTE) programs. Imagine a retail...
by Amie Bloomfield | Oct 24, 2024 | Credentialing, CTE Advocacy
NOCTI and Nocti Business Solutions (NBS) proudly serve as key players in the National Coalition of Advanced Technology Centers (NCATC) Strategic Partner Network, a dynamic alliance of over 160 members spanning community and technical colleges, universities, high...
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