A "postsecondary credential" refers to a qualification or certification that a person can earn after high school. It includes degrees, diplomas, or certificates obtained from colleges, universities, or vocational schools. Full definition
Learning for Careers provides a comprehensive account of the Pathways to Prosperity Network, a national initiative focused on helping more young people successfully complete high school, attain a first postsecondary credential with value in the labor market, and get started on a career without foreclosing the opportunity for further education. (hepg.org)
And, despite more than 40 states setting clear benchmarks for postsecondary credential attainment, not even a quarter of the states aligned their K - 12 long - term goals with those in higher education, which is a huge missed opportunity for kids. (edstrategy.org)
However, significant problems remain: 51 % of students entering Texas community colleges need remediation and, more significantly, based on a recent study sponsored by Houston Endowment, only 20 % of Texas students are earning any sort of postsecondary credential within six years of expected high school graduation. (texaspilgrim.com)