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Comment#53—Would the fact that there is a partnership be the only evidence needed to <br /> prove that the provider's credential and/or certificate is acceptable as an industry-recognized <br /> credential? What extent or depth of partnership is required to meet this bar- and what criteria <br /> should the ETPL coordinator use to determine what the extent or depth of the partnership is? <br /> Should there be written documentation? <br /> Resolution —No, credentials that are "industry-recognized" must meet the definition as <br /> described in WSD19-03. The extent or depth of partnership will be determined by each Local <br /> Board. <br /> Comment#54—The second to last bullet (page 4) only mentions credentials and or <br /> certificates, but does it also include degrees or licenses? <br /> Resolution —Yes.Attachment 2 provides a full list of the types of recognized postsecondary <br /> credentials. <br /> Comment#55— If the program does not issue the credential, what is the distinction that the <br /> program meets a requirement to lead to a license? Would it be "if a separate/third party exam <br /> is required to obtain the license," otherwise it would need to be issued by the training <br /> provider? <br /> Resolution—The training program does not have to issue the credential, but the training <br /> program should prepare the individual to obtain the credential. For example, a Class A Truck <br /> Driving program does not issue the Class A driver's license, but it should prepare the individual <br /> to pass the state issued exam to obtain the license. <br /> Comment#56—The DOL Credential Tool indicates that a secondary school diploma or <br /> equivalent meets the requirements of a credential when attesting to Industry-wide Technical <br /> or Industry/Occupation Skills. We believe programs to attain secondary school diplomas or the <br /> equivalent meet the definition of training and credential. <br /> Resolution—Credentials that are "industry-recognized" must meet the definition as described <br /> in WSD19-03. A secondary school diploma or equivalent is a credential, but the Adult <br /> Education program can only be on the ETPL when earned in conjunction with Occupational <br /> Skills Training. <br /> Distance Education <br /> Comment#57— Emergent needs from COVID (online versions, remote training, etc.) is not <br /> represented at this time on ETPL. There is urgent need for access to quick training options in <br /> addition to training designed to assist in short-term skill building in order to access surge <br /> recruitment and lifeboat jobs. How will we handle this need? <br /> Resolution—Online learning and/or remote training (distance education) is eligible to be on <br /> the ETPL.These providers are reviewed for initial and continued eligibility by the State ETPL <br /> Coordinator. Under the new Directive,the responsibility for providers that only function in a <br /> distance education capacity shifts to the state for initial and subsequent eligibility review. <br /> Page 12 of 25 <br />