Overview of Industry Recognized Credentials
The College and Career Readiness and Civics submission (CCR) has a field related to the reporting of industry-recognized credentials (IRCs) students receive during their high school career. As a result, a common question we receive at the Department is, “Where can I find a list of industry-recognized credentials?”
The short answer is, there isn’t a list of industry-recognized credentials. There are just too many IRCs out there to be condensed into a single list. Rather than looking for a list, therefore, the Department recommends districts identify IRCs based on the definition of “industry-recognized” and “credential.”
Definitions
Per the US Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration (ETA):
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If we put these two definitions together, an industry recognized credential can be defined as a credential issued by a qualified third party that is sought by employers and endorsed by a nationally- and/or industry-recognized organization.
What Qualifies as an Industry-Recognized Credential
The following are considered industry-recognized credentials:
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Certificates of attendance or certificates of participation rarely qualify as a credential and should not be counted under this indicator. |
Industry-Recognized Credentials In High School
Does your high school offer your students the opportunity to obtain an industry recognized credential?
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