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Announcement of the launching of the Oregon participation in the National Career Readiness Certificate

Discusses actions for state policymakers to take to strengthen their P-20 data systems to increase college and career readiness. (Data Quality Campaign, January 2012)

Provides community colleges and other eligible institutions with funds to expand and improve their ability to deliver education and career training programs that can be completed in two years or less, are suited for workers who are eligible for training under the Trade Adjustment Assistance for Workers program, and prepare program participants for employment in high-wage, high-skill occupations. (Department of Labor, January 2011)

Urges policymakers to focus the mission of community colleges in three core areas: basic skills education, career technical education and preparation for transfer to four-year universities. The Commission called for shifting adult basic education from the state education department to the community college system, and for giving more authority to the chancellor to oversee the campuses. (Little Hoover Commission, February 2012) Link to executive summary: http://www.lhc.ca.gov/studies/210/Executive%20Summary.pdf

Offers 10 policy recommendations for SREB states to increase the numbers of students who complete college degrees and career certificates toward the goal of having 60% of working-age adults earning some type of high-quality credential by the year 2025. Focuses on academic readiness; transfer and articulation; and costs and financial aid. (SREB, September 2010)

Provides college enrollment and graduation rates and other sets of data that SREB states can use to gauge progress in helping more people earn college degrees and career certificates. (SREB, December 2010)

Discusses emerging research on cognitive and non-cognitive skills that contribute to student readiness for college and careers, as well as their success in completing college. (Education Week, 12/23/10)

Michigan education board approved recommendations to improve education results, including graduating high school students ready for college without the need for remediation, and graduating college students with the necessary skills for successful careers. Recommendations also mention need to increase number of residents with postsecondary credential or degree. (Michigan Board of Education, February 2011)

Article mentions a task force's recommendations that cover P-20 issues and include mandating a high school diploma or equivalency for everyone under age 21. The recommendations aim to better prepare students for success in college or careers. A final report is due to the legislature by April 1. (Anchorage Daily News, 03/10/11)

Examines connection between college majors and career earnings. Difference in earnings potential between one major and another can be more than 300%. Further, majors are highly segregated by race/ethnicity and gender, with few exceptions. (Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce, May 2011)