MxD announced that three of its virtual workforce training courses, including the Data Annotator, Manufacturing Analyst and Pre-Metaverse Integration Technologist courses, have been evaluated by the American Council on Education (ACE) and recommended for three college credits each.
“Manufacturers need people with digital and data skills, and workers need clear pathways to build them,” said Lizabeth Stuck, MxD Vice President, Government & Strategic Affairs. “ACE’s recommendation recognizes the rigor and quality of these courses, and connects these industry-backed trainings to higher education. This is a strong step toward strengthening the talent pipeline for the industry.”
The decision is significant for learners who complete these courses on the MxD Virtual Training Center, which is MxD’s flagship workforce development platform.
Now, they may seek three vocational college credits for each course, which can be applied to any community college program or select lower-division credits at a university, at the discretion of each institution.
ACE is a major U.S. higher education association that represents colleges and universities. Through its ACE Credit program, ACE has for decades evaluated workforce training and recommended college credit for learning that happens outside the traditional classroom. Evaluations are conducted by teams of faculty and subject-matter experts. Its recommendations are widely recognized by colleges and universities, which is why they carry weight with admissions and registrar offices.