• This is a small institution implementing a credential-as-you-go model in January 2023.
• Beginning in 2023, new students will earn a certificate in Business Fundamentals after completing the first 37 credits common to all Business Management tracks. They can follow with a certificate in accounting or entrepreneurship before completing an associate’s degree, demonstrating mastery in essential areas.
• Also, beginning in 2023, all AAS degrees at HJC will share four General Education courses, earning a Civics Certificate on their way to their associate’s degree.

participation 

• Learn from the CAYG community about next steps. 
• Provide market-relevant stackable certificates as students progress toward an associate’s degree; offer valuable short-term credentials leading to jobs.
• Learn about the relationship between incremental credentialing (from micro-credentials to certificates to degrees) and financial aid. 
• Learn about Competency-Based Education + incremental credentialing.