Building a Common Foundational Curriculum with Stackable Credentials

The Transformative Change Initiative (TCI) is dedicated to assisting community colleges to scale up innovations that improve student outcomes and program, organization, and system performance. TCI has published a series of issue briefs summarizing strategies employed in the implementation of the Trade Adjustment Assistance Community College and Career Training (TAACCCT) grants, including evidence of success reported by consortia.

The newest brief, Building a Common Foundational Curriculum with Stackable Credentials, focuses on the Arizona Sun Corridor-Get Into Energy Consortium (ASC-GIEC), which is a recipient of a round two grant, and describes the industry-vetted Get Into Energy (GIE) Competency Model, which was developed with input from industry partners.

The file image below shows the eight-tier stackable credential model was adapted from the Center for Energy Workforce Development.  Enrolled students have opportunities to earn multiple credentials, coinciding with several exit and entry points on the way to an Associates degree from one of five participating community colleges.


Question:  What is your knowledge and experience with stackable credentials?  Are there industry-focused initiatives similar to this one in your region, or state?  If so, please share them with the community. 

Best,

Mike

michaelcruse74@gmail.com

Career Pathways Moderator