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Are the credentials that students are earning in high school aligned with jobs demanded in the workforce?
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| Top Credentials by Demand (Texas) | Credentials | Supply/Demand Category | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Demanded | Earned | ||
| 1. Microsoft Office Specialist #1 in Supply | 296,058 | 37,268 | Very Undersupplied |
| 2. NCLEX - Registered Nurse | 154,965 | 0 | Very Undersupplied |
| 3. Commercial Driver's License | 133,316 | 0 | Very Undersupplied |
| 4. Licensed Practical Nurse | 26,498 | 0 | Very Undersupplied |
| 5. Electrician License | 20,644 | 0 | Very Undersupplied |
| 6. Certified Medical Assistant | 15,442 | 0 | Very Undersupplied |
| 7. Certified Pharmacy Technician #10 in Supply | 14,244 | 4,502 | Very Undersupplied |
| 8. Plumber License | 13,452 | 0 | Very Undersupplied |
| 9. Dental Assistant | 12,710 | 275 | Very Undersupplied |
| 10. Adobe Certified Associate #6 in Supply | 11,686 | 7,874 | Moderately Undersupplied |
| Top Credentials Earned (Texas) | Credentials | Supply/Demand Category | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Demanded | Earned | ||
| 1. Microsoft Office Specialist #1 in Demand | 296,058 | 37,268 | Very Undersupplied |
| 2. NCCER - Core Curriculum | 23 | 19,608 | Very Oversupplied |
| 3. AWS Certified Welder | 3,403 | 18,506 | Very Oversupplied |
| 4. Automotive Service Excellence Certification | 10,131 | 16,367 | Very Oversupplied |
| 5. Certified Nursing Assistant | 0 | 13,072 | Very Oversupplied |
| 6. Adobe Certified Associate #10 in Demand | 11,686 | 7,874 | Moderately Undersupplied |
| 7. Hair Stylist / Cosmetologist / Barber License | 0 | 5,814 | Very Oversupplied |
| 8. Certified Clinical Medical Assistant | 44 | 5,484 | Very Oversupplied |
| 9. Certified Phlebotomy Technician | 29 | 4,854 | Very Oversupplied |
| 10. Certified Pharmacy Technician #7 in Demand | 14,244 | 4,502 | Very Undersupplied |
Sources: Burning Glass Technologies and state education agencies