The Training and Credentialing Work Group is a limited duration work group charged with recommending the charge and initial membership of the standing Training and Credentialing Committee. In addition to overseeing WIOA eligible training provider eligibility and approval process, the Committee will likely be responsible for approving state-endorsed and industry-recognized credentials and certificates.
FINAL WORK GROUP RECOMMENDATIONS
Meeting Minutes and Agendas:
Work Group Documents and Materials:
Final Work Group Recommendations (May 6, 2019)
Connecting Credentials (Lumina Foundation)
Credential of Value Definition Research (compiled by Advance Vermont)
Examples of Credentialing in Florida, Kansas, and Louisiana (Jay Ramsey, Agency of Education)
Work Group Members:
Co-Chair: Marilyn Cargill, Vice President of Financial Aid Services, Marketing & Research, Vermont Student Assistance Corporation
Co-Chair: Jay Ramsey, State Director of Career Technical Education, Vermont Agency of Education
Hugh Bradshaw, Employment Services Manager, Vermont Division of Vocational Rehabilitation
Kim Bushey, Program Services Director, Vermont Department of Corrections
Jane Fortin, Northeast Regional Career Resource Manager, Vermont Department of Labor
Maureen Hebert, Associate Dean of Industry Relations, Vermont Technical College
Lauren Hibbert, Director, Vermont Office of Professional Regulation
Sharon Parker, Adult Education and Literacy Coordinator, Vermont Agency of Education
Mary Anne Sheahan, Executive Director, Vermont Talent Pipeline Management
Joe Teegarden, SkillTech Director, Center for Technology, Essex