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Aligning Career Pathways to Employer Needs and Changing Policy: Houston City College’s Approach to Credentials of Value in Texas

ByTerryn Batiste, MPA, Accreditation & Licensure/Certification Manager, Workforce Research & Development, Houston City College December 3, 2025December 4, 2025

As Texas moves forward with the implementation of House Bill 8 (HB8), community colleges are reimagining their role in preparing students for high‑demand careers while…

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Workcred Point of View

From Signals to Selection: Helping Employers Identify Talent with Skills-Based Hiring

ByTerry Vaughan III, Workcred; Isabel Cardenas-Navia, Workcred August 25, 2025August 25, 2025

Why Employers Must Improve Skill Signaling in Hiring In today’s labor market, employers face a persistent challenge: effectively identifying candidates with the knowledge, skills, and…

ANSI Z535.5-2022 compliant barricade tape displaying the signal word CAUTION with standardized color codes for temporary hazards.

ANSI | Occupational Health and Safety

ANSI Z535.5-2022: Safety Tags and Barricade Tapes

ByAlexandra Schirn September 12, 2022August 21, 2025

Falls continue to be the leading cause of death in the construction industry. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, there were 865 fatalities due…