“The Cyber Security program combines cutting edge courses, real-world experiences, and Christian ethics to put your problem-solving skills to work for helping others.” – Colorado Christian University, accessed September 6, 2022

“Since 2018, Florida has awarded more than 318,000 rapid credentials through Florida College System programs and school district postsecondary training programs which include career certificates, industry certifications, applied technology diplomas and college credit certificates. These rapid credentials allow Floridians to gain high-quality skills and fill jobs in high-demand fields quickly and efficiently.” – Career Source Florida, September 2, 2022

“Since January 1, the program has added nearly 700 new apprentices and 60 new employer sponsors, many of which were added following a rule change championed by the governor.” – Montana.gov, August 31, 2022

“To date, no study has examined the impact of specific IRCs [industry-recognized credentials] earned at the high school level on the various employment or postsecondary outcomes they are meant to improve. To address this gap, this study uses data from Texas—a state that has taken an especially thoughtful approach to IRCs—to examine their impact on those outcomes and begin to assess which IRCs are making a real difference in students’ lives.” – Thomas B. Fordham Institute, August 24, 2022

“Four years ago, five years ago in the state, there was a huge push from the Department of Education – and also post-secondary education – about how every kid has to go to college. ‘Are you college ready? And so that started to transition to being ‘career ready.’” – New Hampshire Bulletin, August 23, 2022

“Kennard had already been preparing for a career in media technology through a youth apprenticeship program at his high school. He says his job at Canon pays $20 an hour and comes with good benefits—a lot more enticing than his other options, driving for DoorDash or working in fast food.” – Bloomberg, August 3, 2022

“With about 20 participating each week in two week-long camps, the young men spent the first three days hearing an in-depth introduction of each of Williamson’s six trade programs. The last two days, as a group, they constructed a complex outdoor gathering space that combined elements of all six trades and gave them the opportunity to use the skills they had just learned under the leadership of the trade instructors.” – Williamson College of the Trades, July 22, 2022

“’It was great to award $6.5 million to create civics academies through three of our nation-leading state colleges,’ said Governor Ron DeSantis. ‘This first-of-its-kind program will teach our future leaders foundational American values as they prepare for careers in public service.’ ‘A strong civics education is a necessity for those entering civil service,’ said Education Commissioner Manny Diaz, Jr. ‘By providing a pathway for students to pursue careers in the public sector, Florida is ensuring a smarter, more efficient state and local government for years to come.’” – Governor Ron DeSantis, July 18, 2022

“The progress report shows that since 2018, Alabama has made progress toward the Success Plus goal of adding 500,000 credentialed adults ages 16 to 64 to the workforce by 2025. Of the more than 200,000 added credentialed individuals, 137,848 newly credentialed individuals were in the 16 to 24 age group, and 38,240 were in the 25 to 64 age group. Governor Ivey is a national leader on workforce development efforts.” – Alabama Governor Kay Ivey, July 14, 2022