Resources and insights to support professionals working across the education sector

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Meeting the Moment for Modern Learners

At HCM Strategists, we believe that when you serve modern learners well, you transform the entire postsecondary system. Today’s so-called “nontraditional” students are, in reality, the new normal, reflecting the need for a broader shift toward flexibility, practical applied learning, and non-linear educational pathways that help today’s students thrive.

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The Latest Developments in State Investments in Short-term Credentials: A 2024 Update

HCM’s State Policy & Research Director, Stephanie Murphy, delves into the latest update to HCM Strategists’ 2023 typology and policy landscape analysis of recent state investments in short-term credential initiatives across the United States. States continue to embrace skills-based education as a key component of workforce development, with growing bipartisan support. As of November 2024, states have invested more than $5.6 billion in short-term credential pathways.

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