The landscape of credentials has been shifting rapidly with changes to education, technology, and the labor market, with non-degree credential offerings growing and gaining traction. States are increasingly adopting rigorous, data-driven frameworks to define and evaluate quality non-degree credentials that translate to opportunity for jobseekers.
The objective of this project was to identify non-degree credentials available to Minnesotans that are aligned to occupations that meet demand and wage thresholds as articulated in the Minnesota P-20 Education Partnership’s 2023 Quality Credentials of Value Framework. Alignment of credentials to occupations was established based on employer demand as observed in job posting data.
Note: this analysis and report was produced by Real Time Talent under contract to the Minnesota Office of Higher Education. Any opinions, findings, conclusions, and recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s).
