Education
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Short-term credentials and the labor market: Who stands to benefit?
Short-term credentials, such as certifications, are becoming more popular due to the timely and cost-effective targeted training they offer for specific jobs. However, their value varies widely across industries and educational levels, with mixed impacts on wages and employment outcomes.
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How community colleges meet the needs of students and employers via non-credit programs
Non-credit training programs offered by community colleges can help address labor shortages by providing students with skills and credentials they need for specific occupations. Outreach by the Richmond Fed indicates that funding for these programs is inconsistent, and there are constraints for both students and institutions hoping to utilize these programs.
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Forging cross-sector partnerships, Marycruz De León helps improve education and workforce outcomes, and promotes digital inclusion
Get to know Marycruz De León and her work at the Dallas Fed to support community partnerships that aim to improve the region’s education and workforce outcomes and promote digital inclusion.
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Preschool as economic development? Researcher Rob Grunewald shows how and why it makes sense
Get to know Rob Grunewald and his research to improve workforce and economic outcomes through a focus on early education and child care.