Where:
 Virtual
When:
 July 26, 2022
Time:
 1-2 p.m. Eastern

As the country experiences a dramatic period of job turnover, economic uncertainty, and postsecondary enrollment declines, employers and educators alike are eager to find ways to meet rapidly changing education and workforce needs.

Strada Education Network created the $4 million Employer and Community College Partnership Challenge to help strengthen partnerships between community colleges and employers that are innovating together to ensure the success of regional communities. Grant proposals are due Aug. 15, 2022.

This July 26 information session, the second of two virtual sessions about the Employer and Community College Partnership Challenge, presents an overview of Strada Education Network, introduces the initiative team, reviews the RFP, and provides an opportunity to ask clarifying questions about the Employer and Community College Partnership Challenge. A recording of the first information session is available here.

In the news from Strada

June 28, 2021
Examining the Value of Nondegree Credentials

The number of organizations offering nondegree credentials is proliferating, and interest from learners in these credentials — certificates, certifications, and licenses — is growing. But even though these credentials are now in the spotlight, we have relatively sparse data on outcomes. To provide more understanding, through a Strada-Gallup survey we asked more than 14,000 adults across the nation about earnings, job satisfaction, and perceptions about the worth and benefits of nondegree credentials. This month’s Strada Public Viewpoint release compares learner outcomes across degree, nondegree, and combined pathways. By examining programs of different lengths and the experiences of different populations, we aim to provide insights that inform our understanding of the value and potential limitations of nondegree credentials. Join Strada researchers and expert panelists at 2 p.m. EDT Wednesday, July 28, for a discussion about the findings and implications for the field. As part of the ongoing Strada Public Viewpoint research started in March 2020, Strada Education Network has talked to tens of thousands of people in the United States about their experiences with work and education during the pandemic. The research is intended to inform education and training providers, policymakers, and employers who are helping people complete valuable and purposeful education pathways.