Why more NC students earning professional credentials before graduation

North Carolina high school students are earning more workforce credentials than ever before, leaving school with skills needed for jobs in all kinds of industries. The credentials can help students gain an edge in the job market or help them work toward more ambitious professional or educational goals. WRAL Education Insider Emily Walkenhorst explains why more students are signing up.

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