Resources and insights to support professionals working across the education sector
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.
Building a Future of Opportunity: The Transformation Imperative in Postsecondary Education
As we close out 2024, our Partner Martha Snyder and Director Jessica Collis argue that it’s time for a transformation of our higher education system that leans into value, affordability, supports, and accountability to restore the public trust. Read their latest Insight blog for more.
Staff Spotlight: Five Questions with Tom Allison. Get to know our Director of State Policy and Finance.
Insights Blog: Five Questions with HCM’s Director of State Policy & Finance
Staff Spotlight: Five Questions with Marissa Molina. Get to know our Director of Career Competitive Learning
Insights Blog: Five Questions with HCM’s Director of Career Competitive Learning
Staff Spotlight: Five Questions with Jailain Hollon. Get to know our Associate Director of Communications & Stakeholder Engagement
Insights Blog: Five Questions with HCM’s Associate Director of Communications & Stakeholder Engagement
Staff Spotlight: Five Questions with Jessica Collis. Get to know our Director of Advocacy and Change Management
Insights Blog: Five Questions with HCM’s Director of Advocacy and Change Management
Staff Spotlight: Five Questions with Martha Snyder. Get to know our Partner.
Insights Blog: Five Questions with HCM’s Partner
Staff Spotlight: Five Questions with Brenae Smith. Get to know our Associate Director
Insights Blog: Five Questions with HCM’s Associate Director
Staff Spotlight: Five Questions with Kristin Hultquist. Get to know our CEO & Founding Partner
Insights Blog: Five Questions with HCM’s CEO & Founding Partner
Staff Spotlight: Five Questions with Katie Lynne Morton. Get to know our Director of Project Management and Client Relations
Insights Blog: Five Questions with HCM’s Director of Project Management and Client Relations
Staff Spotlight: Five Questions with Ashsali Hamlet. Get to know our Project Administrator
Insights Blog: Five Questions with HCM’s Project Administrator
Staff Spotlight: Five Questions with Darryl Hill, Ed.D. Get to know our Partner
Insights Blog: Five Questions with HCM’s Partner
Staff Spotlight: Five Questions with Mitza Luna. Get to know our Firm Administrator and Executive Assistant to the Partners
Insights Blog: Five Questions with HCM’s Firm Administrator and Executive Assistant to the Partners
Staff Spotlight: Five Questions with Julie Ajinkya, Ph.D. Get to know our Senior Advisor.
Insights Blog: Five Questions with HCM’s Senior Advisor
Staff Spotlight: Five Questions with Stephanie Murphy, Ph.D. Get to know our Director of State Policy and Research
Insights Blog: Five Questions with HCM’s Director of State Policy and Research
Staff Spotlight: Five Questions with Nicole Brown. Get to know our Director of Communications
Insights Blog: Five Questions with HCM’s Director of Communications
Staff Spotlight: Five Questions with Will Carroll. Get to know our Managing Director of Strategic Finance and Student Success
Insights Blog: Five Questions with HCM’s Managing Director of Strategic Finance and Student Success
Evolving Our Understanding of Equitable Postsecondary Finance
Insights Blog: Evolving Our Understanding of Equitable Postsecondary Finance
Short-term Credentials Continue to Grab Attention of State Lawmakers
In her latest blog, our director of state policy and research examines the latest state legislation for funding of short-term credential pathways.