The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) defines an Industry Recognized Credential (IRC) as a portable, recognized credential that validates an individual has successfully demonstrated skill competencies in a core set of content and performance standards in a specific set of work-related tasks, single occupational area, or a cluster of related occupational areas.  The IRC assessment must be comprehensive in nature to be considered.

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5.2%

of the students in grades 9-12 participated in a DESE-recognized Certification or Credentialing program

10.7%

of graduating students who participated in a DESE-recognized Certification or Credentialing program completed the program