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The authors are grateful for the contribution of their NSC colleagues, including Yasmin Fallakhair, Senior State Network Manager, Nakeisha RicksPettyjohn, Senior Fellow, Workforce Development, and Nicky Lauricella Coolberth, Senior Editor. The authors are grateful for Michelle Van Noy, Director of the Education and Employment Research Center at the School of Management and Labor Relations at Rutgers University, and Rachel Vilsack, Director of State Partnerships at Credential Engine, for providing their expert review and feedback. NSC also thanks Education Strategy Group, which collaborated closely with NSC staff in the provision of expert technical assistance to states participating in the second cohort of the Quality Postsecondary Credential Policy Academy. Finally, NSC would like to appreciate the many state and college leaders and staff who contributed to their state’s quality assurance efforts and were integral to informing the development of this report.  \nThis report was made possible by the generous support of Lumina Foundation and Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. The findings and conclusions contained within are those of National Skills Coalition and do not necessarily reflect the positions or policies of these organizations.  \nTABLE OF CONTENTS  \nINTRODUCTION..................................................................................................................................................................3  \nTHE IMPORTANCE OF QUALITY ASSURANCE FOR NON-DEGREE CREDENTIALS...........................................6  \nFacilitating Informed Decision Making ............................................................................................................................7  \nResponding to Gaps in Federal Postsecondary Accountability................................................................................ 9  \nADVANCING A QUALITY IMPERATIVE FOR NON-DEGREE CREDENTIALS IN STATES...................................10  \nNational Work to Advance Non-Degree Credential Quality, Transparency, and Equity .................................... 11  \nNSC’s Work with States to Define and Implement Non-Degree Credential Quality Assurance ..................... 12  \nSTATE PROGRESS ON QUALITY ASSURANCE FOR NON-DEGREE CREDENTIALS.........................................15  \nDevelopment and Adoption of State Quality Frameworks....................................................................................... 15  \nEstablishment of Quality Assurance Governance Policies and Practices............................................................16  \nEngagement of Key Stakeholders in Quality Assurance Development................................................................ 17  \nAlignment of State Policy Goals with Quality Frameworks......................................................................................18  \nDevelopment of Policy Applications for Quality Criteria.......................................................................................... 19  \nExpanding Financial Aid for Quality Non-Degree Credentials ......................................................................... 19  \nEnsuring the Quality of WIOA Eligible Training Providers Lists ..................................................................... 20  \nSupporting and Expanding Quality Non-Degree Credential Programs ......................................................... 21  \nPromoting and Assessing Equity ............................................................................................................................. 21  \nEnhancement of Data P","cbCaijkUxPRMsuxx","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaijkUxPRMsuxx","pdf",1825405,49,"English","# Introduction\n## The Importance of Quality Assurance for Non-Degree Credentials\n## Advancing a Quality Imperative for Non-Degree Credentials in States\n## State Progress on Quality Assurance for Non-Degree Credentials\n## Reflections on State Quality Assurance Efforts\n## Key Takeaways for State Action\n## Appendix\n## Endnotes","[{\"question\":\"What is the core focus of the report?\",\"answer\":\"The report focuses on how states can invest in and ensure the quality of non-degree credentials to achieve affordability, quality, and equity.\"},{\"question\":\"How does the report describe the importance of quality assurance?\",\"answer\":\"It links quality assurance to facilitating informed decision making and addressing gaps in federal postsecondary accountability for non-degree credentials.\"},{\"question\":\"What progress areas for states are covered?\",\"answer\":\"It covers state development and adoption of quality frameworks, governance policies and practices, stakeholder engagement, policy applications, and equity-oriented actions supported by data capacity.\"}]","AFFORDABILITY, QUALITY, AND EQUITY - STATE INVESTMENTS IN HIGH QUALITY CREDENTIALS - THE NON-DEGREE CREDENTIAL QUALITY IMPERATIVE - JULY 2023 | PDF",1792056124,123]