JMCSS reports more than 1,250 industry certifications last school year; OSHA 10 and higher-tier credentials highlighted

James Farmer Jr. provided district counts for industry credentials and described how certifications are tiered for industry recognition. "This past school year, we did, over 600 OSHA 10 certifications in the district," he said, adding the district achieved "over 700 tier ones, over 350 tier twos, and a 161 tier 3 certifications" overall and "over 1,250 industry certifications" for the year.

Farmer explained OSHA 10 is a nationally recognized safety credential widely used across programs but is classified as a tier 1 credential for state funding purposes; higher‑tier credentials such as ServSafe (culinary) and industry hair‑braiding credentials are tier 2 or 3 and carry greater industry credibility. He framed the mix of credentials as a strength that offers a range of entry points into industry.