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High School to Career: Are Industry Certifications the Answer to the Growing Skills Gap

Districts across the country are expanding career pathways—but a critical question remains: Do industry certifications truly help close the gap between high school and the workforce? As AI, automation, and skills-based hiring reshape nearly every industry, employers are increasingly prioritizing validated, verifiable skills over transcripts alone. For CTE leaders and district decision-makers, this shift creates both opportunity and urgency. Watch this webinar recording to learn: ● How AI and skills-based hiring are changing employer expectations ● Why industry certifications are becoming a trusted signal of student readiness ● The impact of certification-aligned CTE pathways on student outcomes ● Practical steps districts can take in the next 6–12 months to strengthen their credential strategy