Since the 2008 recession, almost every job opportunity in the U.S. has demanded education or training beyond high school. It's clear: securing a credential is not just beneficial but crucial in navigating today’s job market: ow.ly/GhqB50ReBY2 #CredentialEssential

The @ChehalisSD has found an approach that works for students and their families and improves student achievement in high school and beyond. #CredentialEssential Find out what’s at the heart of this approach in our new case study:

Families thrive when parents and caregivers feel supported and have education and career development opportunities! Read more about @ChehalisSD's Cornerstone Program, which is funded by the @WSACouncil bit.ly/ChehalisSD-Cas… #CredentialEssential

In the last decade, @ChehalisSD has focused on improving student achievement, modernizing instructional practices, and preparing students for college and careers. The results have been impressive. Check out our new case study: bit.ly/ChehalisSD-Cas… #CredentialEssential #WAEd

#RunningStart allows high school students to take courses at community and technical colleges and earn both high school and college credit, with the potential to graduate high school with an associate degree. Learn more: ow.ly/Y6Fl50QO21k #CredentialEssential

Jefferson Healthcare is pioneering efforts to cultivate a skilled healthcare workforce through career exploration & hands-on learning experiences for local students. It's a win-win collaboration between industry and education: bit.ly/48DP810 #CredentialEssential

72%. That’s the percentage of Washington jobs that will require a postsecondary degree by 2031 Learn more: bit.ly/P270Feb2024 #waedu #credentialessential

#GenZ is embracing credential pathways such as apprenticeships and industry-aligned certificates. What can education leaders learn? ow.ly/Fsfl50QEiLW #CredentialEssential #WAEdu

To reach our goal that 70% of WA students complete a postsecondary credential, we need to support students in attaining all kinds of credentials: degrees — apprenticeships, and industry-aligned certificates and licenses! ow.ly/8Mik50QzQJE #CredentialEssential #Pathto70

WA ranks highly among the states when it comes to % of adults with a postsecondary credential. But as a % of *students* projected to complete a credential? We have a lot of work to do. Learn more: ow.ly/uJ9Z50QzQJl #credentialessential #pathto70 #waedu

“Postsecondary education is no longer just the preferred pathway to middle-class jobs—it is, increasingly, the only pathway.” Read more from Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce. bit.ly/47BDW5v #CredentialEssential #Pathto70 #WAedu #PlanYourPathWA

@EdmondsCollege & @HighlineTBirds offer stackable certificate programs in early education, Allied Health, accounting, business, technology, & healthcare. Students gain high-demand skills quickly. #CareerSkills #Pathto70 #CredentialEssential @Part4Learning bit.ly/PFLStackableCe…

“Postsecondary education is no longer just the preferred pathway to middle-class jobs—it is, increasingly, the only pathway.” Read more from @GeorgetownCEW bit.ly/47BDW5v #CredentialEssential #Pathto70 #WAedu

Postsecondary education is no longer just the preferred pathway to middle-class jobs—it is, increasingly, the only pathway. Full study from @GeorgetownCEW bit.ly/47BDW5v #CredentialEssential #Pathto70 #WAedu

In the @seattletimes: Stackable certificates kickstart career opportunities. #CredentialEssential #Pathto70 #WAedu bit.ly/PFLStackableCe… @SBCTCWashington @HighlineTBirds @EdmondsCollege @YakimaCollege

Learn more about the economic benefits of completing education or training beyond high school in this piece from @LowerCC in @the_daily_news. #CredentialEssential #Pathto70 #WAedu #WAleg @wastateCPC @SBCTCWashington tdn.com/opinion/one-re…

NEW in the @seattletimes: Stackable certificates kickstart career opportunities. bit.ly/PFLStackableCe… #CredentialEssential #Pathto70 #WAedu

NEW in the @seattletimes: Stackable certificates kickstart career opportunities. #CredentialEssential #Pathto70 #WAedu bit.ly/PFLStackableCe… @SBCTCWashington @HighlineTBirds @EdmondsCollege @YakimaCollege

Read about strategies and messages from a survey of uncredentialed Washingtonians that lay out a map for shared action to drive increased enrollment and completion of postsecondary education and training. ➡️bit.ly/PathTo70Dec2022 #Pathto70 #CredentialEssential #WAedu #WAleg