June 28, 2023 - The CWDC, in partnership with the Colorado Department of Higher Education (CDHE) and Colorado Succeeds, invites employers to provide public comment on the Quality and In-Demand, Non-Degree Credentials definition and evaluation rubric.
As the economy evolves, there is an increasing need for Coloradans to earn credentials and develop skills at various stages of life that lead to good jobs and power the workforce needs of our economy. This framework was developed to more easily identify quality credentials that provide value and can be stacked to contribute to progressive learning and greater career advancement in the future.
We encourage you to review both the criteria for qualifying a credential as well as the rubric steps after a credential has been classified. You can view the framework and provide your feedback on elements via this feedback form or by attending one of the following listening sessions:
- July 11, 2023, 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. I Register
- July 12, 2023, 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. (in-person 633 17th St. Denver, CO 80202) I Register
- July 13, 2023, 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. I Register
- August 3, 2023, 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. I Register
Multiple stakeholders from business, education, and governmental and non-governmental organizations provided input into this framework. The goal of this framework is to ensure that short-term, non-degree programs incorporate quality, stackability, and value.
This framework will be used to:
- Evaluate as directed by SB22-192. Institutions of higher education may provide a wide range of quality non-degree credentials in addition to the industry-aligned/career advancement credentials considered here, but they may not qualify for state funding through SB22-192.
- Identify new credentials to be added to the Career Development Incentive Program approved programs list as directed by SB23-065.
- Evaluate credentials for inclusion on the Eligible Training Provider List (ETPL).
Thank you in advance for sharing your perspectives, questions, and recommendations. We will review all feedback and enhance the framework based on the suggestions we receive.