Wiring the Workforce Pell Era: Building the Infrastructure for Short-Term Credentials

As Workforce Pell opens federal funding to short-term, non-degree programs, the spotlight is shifting from access to accountability — and the timeline is tight. With state implementation set for July 1, policymakers, agencies, and institutions face a quick sprint to build the data and quality-assurance systems this new entitlement requires. This session explores how to modernize the nation’s fragmented credential and workforce data infrastructure to meet that deadline, bringing together states already leading the way and examining the essential roles employers and institutions must play to ensure Workforce Pell delivers on its promise.