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SCORE Institute: Unlocking Opportunity With Nondegree Credentials

March 18, 2025

Tennesseans are increasingly pursuing nondegree credentials to develop skills that can expand their career options and increase their earnings potential. But do we have a clear understanding of the various nondegree opportunities, the data behind the benefit they offer, and the best way to communicate their value to potential credential earners? This SCORE Institute on March 18, 2025, brought together national and state experts to discuss the increasing opportunity that nondegree credentials offer to prepare Tennesseans for high-demand, high-wage jobs.

Key points of the convening:

  • Discover what we do and don’t know about Tennessee’s nondegree options and their connection to economic opportunity for the state as a whole and for individuals.   
  • Identify next steps for policymakers, educators, and business leaders to support students in their pursuit of nondegree credentials throughout Tennessee — including a better understanding of the range of nondegree credential options and how to prioritize those with the most impact.  
  • A discussion of ways to clearly communicate the value of nondegree credentials to our state and to our students, employees, and employers.