Alternative Credentials (apprenticeship, badges, certificates, etc.) are proliferating. This explosion makes it even harder for employers to understand their value because there are few accepted standards that signal quality or efficacy. Often diverse candidates acquire them because they are an easier and less expensive alternative to traditional degrees. Recent SHRM research uncovers employer and employee impressions of alternative credentials. In this session we’ll explore the value of alternative credentials, how they are perceived by employers and employees, and how they can be used as part of a DEI strategy.
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