Key takeaways
When we better understand the impact of a credential on future opportunities, Tennessee can:
- Give students access to clear, reliable information about how different credentials impact their future earning potential and career prospects in Tennessee, offering insight into that credential's return on that student’s financial investment.
- Create more equitable pathways for historically underserved students, who are currently significantly less likely to enroll in and complete postsecondary education or workforce training.
- Coalesce as educators, policymakers, student advisors, and business leaders to guide students toward educational pathways that truly set them up for success and benefit the state’s economy.
The Credential Impact Framework
The framework leverages data measures – annual earnings, job outlook, and stackability.
