West Virginia to join national Learning Mobility Collaborative building on Credential WV momentum
Higher education leaders in West Virginia announced today that the state will join the Learning Mobility Collaborative (LMC), a nationwide movement supported by Education Design Lab with key partners including AACRAO and Strada Education Foundation. This movement is an effort to align education and workforce systems to empower learners with the ability to build, own, and articulate their learning — knowledge, skills, […]
Commission releases toolkit to launch and expand microcredentials
The West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission, through its Credential WV initiative, has released A Toolkit to Launch & Expand Microcredentials to help learners gain skills and advance their careers while strengthening local and regional economies. The toolkit is a culmination of efforts by statewide workgroups that includes recommendations and practical guides for policies, processes, […]
West Virginia higher education community convenes for next phase of Credential WV [WVHEPC March 2025]
The West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission recently convened dozens of faculty and other leaders from colleges and universities for a second statewide summit focused on implementing microcredentials, which are short, targeted learning experiences focused on specific skills designed to be more flexible and accessible than traditional degrees. This initiative, known as Credential WV, aims to […]
Commission launches microcredential initiative to prepare workforce for changing economy [WV Public Broadcasting]
“State education leaders hope to prepare the state’s workforce for big economic changes with short courses called microcredentials. Microcredentials are short, focused courses that educate and certify learners in a particular subject.” Read more Oct. 21, 2024 WV Public Broadcasting
West Virginia higher education community convenes to launch Credential WV as a new statewide initiative to prepare workforce-ready students
The West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission recently convened dozens of faculty and other leaders from colleges and universities across the state to chart the course for implementing microcredentials, which are short, targeted learning experiences focused on specific skills designed to be more flexible and accessible than traditional degrees. This new initiative, known as Credential […]
WV Higher Education Policy Commission launches microcredential program for state colleges and universities [MetroNews]
“Leaders are saying shorter, targeted learning experiences focused on harnessing specific skills are the future of higher education. Microcredentials are designed to bring more flexibility and accessibility for students than a traditional college degree path.” Read more at https://wvmetronews.com/2024/10/20/wv-higher-education-policy-commission-launches-microcredential-program-for-state-colleges-and-universities/