[tolleydbg]

Not in trades. These students will graduate with years of experience, taking the website explanation at face value. There isn't something akin to ABET, or even FE/PE exams for these skills, but if they can count their work experience while in school here, they can become licensed tradesmen in states with work and apprenticeship requirements.

[nibbleshifter]

It becomes a massive issue in trades if you want to migrate to another country.

Some countries are very stringent about accredited qualifications for certain trades.

[mattkrause]

Accreditation might matter for student loans, immigration, etc.