New empirical research conducted by UPCEA and StraighterLine investigates some college, no credential learners’ interest in pursuing degree completion programs, and the impact alternative credentials have on that interest. The study dives into learners’ original reasons for choosing postsecondary education, their career stagnation and current goals for expanding workforce skills and how alternative credentials and credit for prior learning can attract learners. The findings can inform institutional leaders in terms of their decision-making for alternative credential programs, trends among non-credit seeking adult learners, and the stackability of credit and non-credit offerings.

 

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