Momentum Metrics for Postsecondary Success: The Education Strategy Group and Level Up Coalition released a report that introduces a framework of postsecondary transition metrics to help states and communities transition students to and through higher education. These metrics are known as Momentum Metrics, and help teachers and administrators identify individual students' needs for resources and supports, as well as aggregate level information about advising programs and policies. There are eight metrics that represent the most predictive indicators of postsecondary preparation, retention and success.
Career Readiness Self-Study Guide for Educators: A new educator self-study guide was created by the Institute for Education Statistics and the Regional Laboratory Southeast to provide guidance and reflection on strengths and challenges of career readiness practices, and to start conversations among educators when planning and implementing district and school career readiness activities. A template is included in the guide for data collection and guiding questions for educators to discuss to ensure students are able to earn high school diplomas and transition successfully to enter into a workforce training program or a career.
Long-Term Labor Market Returns for Community College Graduates: This report explores how associate degrees and certificates affect labor market returns. The researchers use administrative data from Ohio to examine student outcomes up to 11 years after initially entering into a community college. The researchers found that the value of an associate degree grows substantially after graduation, leading to higher paying jobs, more long-term job stability and a greater likelihood to earn a living wage. The findings from certificates show the returns being relatively flat over time, but are “more sensitive to assumptions about individual-specific earnings trends.”
Community College Attributes Impact on Future Earnings: Researchers studied the relationship between community college attributes and the mean earnings of community college graduates. Of the 53 variables that were studied, 12 had a significant impact on mean earnings of students, including the socio-economic status around the community college, student demographics, students who graduated in two-years, students who received a Pell Grant or federal student loan, and more. These findings highlight the challenges community colleges face when demographics of students change, cost of tuition increases, and students need additional supports to complete credentials.
Evolving IT Training Programs: As the IT industry continually evolves, JFF provides recommendations to IT training providers to ensure IT is offered equitably, and is better connected to the workforce. To help IT participants be successful in the field, JFF recommends providers connect training participants to accelerated career advancement opportunities. The report also lays out key considerations for providers and employers to address as a means to decrease barriers and increase equity in the IT field.
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