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Vice President of Research at Strada Education Foundation Nichole Torpey-Saboe shares that when we go beyond a focus on average earnings or median income, we learn much more about how likely a bachelor’s degree is to pay off for an individual.

📷 Vice President of Research Nichole Torpey-Saboe shares that when we go beyond a focus on average earnings or median income, we learn much more about how likely a bachelor’s degree is to pay off… | Strada Education Foundation 📷 Vice President of Research Nichole Torpey-Saboe shares that when we go beyond a focus on average earnings or median income, we learn much more about how likely a bachelor’s degree is to pay off for an individual.

To keep pace with demand in key emerging technologies like quantum, AI, and cybersecurity, workers and employers need traditional education pathways complemented with competency-based, work-based learning models that accelerate skill acquisition and expand access to emerging technology skills. Only by investing in both technological innovation and human capability skills can we fully realize the promise of these transformative technologies.

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We are thrilled to share that our senior director, Terry Vaughan III, Ph.D., has been named a 2026 College of Education alumni award recipient by the University of Illinois College of Education! Dr. Vaughan’s work focuses on strengthening the connections between education, credentials, and economic opportunity, with an emphasis on credential quality, education-to-career pathways, and workforce development. https://education.illinois.edu/alumni/be-engaged/alumni-awards/alumni-award-recipients

When standards are an essential part of your organization’s work, managing access to them shouldn’t add unnecessary complexity. ANSI's Standards Connect offers a customizable subscription that gives organizations multi-user access to the standards they need, with pricing based on the standards and collections selected, locations, and number of users. Learn more about Standards Connect and see if a subscription is right for your organization! https://lnkd.in/eMycJx2u

AI-driven skills analysis is changing the equation. Organizations can identify employees whose demonstrated capabilities already align closely with the requirements of a role, estimate the training needed to close remaining gaps, and accelerate development plans with far greater confidence. However, AI should support—not replace—human judgment. Even with AI analysis, these decisions still depend on complex human factors, including company policies around ethical use of AI.

The Revolution In Skills-Based Hiring And Talent Development Instead of relying on credentials as a rough indicator of knowledge, employers can identify, measure and develop the specific skills that drive performance. ​

What can you get out of ANSI - American National Standards InstituteMembership? Find out in ANSI’s Membership overview webinar this Friday. In this session, you will be provided with an overview of ANSI’s activities and ways to make the most of your membership, including opportunities to contribute, build connections, learn about international standards and U.S. Technical Advisory Groups (TAGs), and access member discounts and events. https://www.ansi.org/membership/overview-webinar

Standards work remains largely invisible in classrooms and early-career pipelines, leaving a generation of talent unaware of a field where their skills are urgently needed. ANSI and its members are working to close that gap. Through scholarships, competitions, curriculum development, and hands-on training, the standards community is giving students and emerging professionals direct exposure to the discipline.

From Classrooms to Competitions: How ANSI and Its Members Are Opening Standards to Students Through scholarships, competitions, curriculum development, and hands-on training, the standards community is giving students and emerging professionals direct exposure to the discipline — and a running start in careers that will define the next wave of innovation.

You only have until the end of September to take advantage of early-bird for the 2027
Conformity Assessment Symposium (ACAS). Connect with accreditation bodies, industry leaders, and other stakeholders to discuss emerging trends, exchange perspectives, and explore the evolving role of conformity assessment. We look forward to seeing you January 19–20, 2027, in National Harbor, MD!

About ANAB - ANSI National Accreditation Board The ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB) is the largest multi-disciplinary accreditation body in the western hemisphere, with more than 2,500 organizations accredited in approximately 80 countries.

Quality credentials play an important role in food safety. Proper food handling, storage, and preparation require specific knowledge to prevent contamination and the spread of pathogens. Quality credentials ensure that individuals working in food retail and service understand critical safety practices and foster a culture of safety and accountability.
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The Importance of Quality Credentials in Supporting Public Health in Food Safety - Workcred Point of View Workcred highlights the importance of quality credentials in food safety and how they support overall public health.

Who will write the standards that shape emerging technologies and the future? Join ANSI’s Standards Education Workshop on December 9 in Washington, DC, bringing together industry, academia, educators, government, and standards-setting organizations to explore the standards talent pipeline. Participants will identify opportunities for university-level standards education, share models that work, and map real career pathways for students entering standards-related work.

Building the Standards-Ready Workforce: Join ANSI's Standards Education Workshop Who will write the standards that shape emerging technologies and the future? ANSI’s Standards Education Workshop on December 9 in Washington, DC, will bring standards-setting organizations, industry leaders, academic institutions, educators, and government stakeholders to focus on a segment of th...