Are short-term job training programs worth it?

The payoff of short-term credentials varies widely. The think tank New America recently analyzed data on short-term training programs in Washington State and found that, on average, trainees got jobs that paid more than the minimum wage but not enough to support a family.

Other research has shown that most short-term credentials lead to a much smaller earnings bump than an associate’s degree or a bachelor’s degree and that Black and Latinx workers are over-represented in these short-term programs. Still, short-term training can help people get their foot in the door or earn money while they further their education.

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