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??Exciting News! The Extension Foundation, with funding and support by the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture, working with Merit, is launching a new Digital Marketplace designed to expand access to Cooperative Extension programs! ?? This platform will serve as a centralized hub, connecting learners, earners, and employers with valuable educational resources and skill-building opportunities to strengthen local economies, especially in rural and underserved communities. The marketplace will offer tailored search options for agricultural workforce programming and skills. In future phases, it plans to expand and include digital credentials. ?? We’re excited about the future of workforce development and lifelong learning! ?? ??To hear Extension Foundation’s Jason Weigle discuss How LERs help transition to a skills-based economy, visit the interview at https://lnkd.in/d-rUYANF! ??To read more about the Extension Foundation and AgriProspects Workforce Development Network: extension.org and Merit: merits.com #WorkforceDevelopment #AgriProspects #DigitalMarketplace #CooperativeExtension #RuralDevelopment #UpSkill #Reskill #AgricultureEducation #LifelongLearning #NIFA #ExtensionFoundation #FutureOfWork

As digital identity grows, security is key. Steve Orrin explains how "zero trust" re-authentication prevents fraud without causing delays, streamlining secure digital identity processes. Read more: https://hubs.ly/Q02YtnlZ0 #DigitalIdentity #MeritMinutes

Detecting fraud early is key to preventing it from spiraling out of control. In this #MeritMinutes, Steve Orrin discusses how AI & machine learning are transforming digital identity & fraud prevention in real-time. Read more: https://hubs.ly/Q02Ytj-20 #MeritMinutes #AI

Discover the power of preparation: Learn how the culinary principle of 'mise en place' can both enhance business leadership and drive success from our COO, Jacob Orrin, in the recent Forbes Business Council article, "Twelve Golden Rules From The Kitchen For Effective Leadership: ‘Mise En Place'." https://hubs.ly/Q02YKPy80

“When an employer has to wait 41 days for verification, there's a real opportunity cost. The state loses out on taxes, and companies miss economic output from that worker.” In this "Merit Minutes," our Trevor Cornwell discusses how digital credentials speed up hiring, benefiting both individuals and the broader economy. Watch now: https://hubs.ly/Q02TTCbv0 #WorkforceDevelopment #DigitalCredentials #EconomicImpact

Scaling a tech company? Hire for where you’re going, not just where you are. Resilience, adaptability, and future vision trump experience alone. Read our COO Jacob Orrin's story in Fast Company about building teams that are ready for tomorrow:

Merit's success is built on our talent strategy of blending fresh perspectives with seasoned expertise. Learn how we do it from our COO Jacob Orrin in Fast Company: https://hubs.ly/Q02Y7pQL0

“If you can work in a greenhouse and shovel dirt, you can dig trenches for public works.” In this "Merit Minutes," Trevor Lane from WSU explains how durable skills transfer across industries, creating new career opportunities as technology helps us map these intersections. Watch now to learn more: https://hubs.ly/Q02TT9QN0 #WorkforceDevelopment #DurableSkills #SkillTransfer

On Veterans Day, we proudly recognize the incredible contributions of veterans and military families. At Merit, we’re dedicated to supporting service members and military spouses as they transition to civilian careers, providing licensing portability to ease barriers and create new opportunities across states. We believe that honoring veterans goes beyond recognition—it’s about supporting them and their families to thrive wherever life takes them. #VeteransDay #MilitaryFamilies

Routine tasks in our daily lives can play a much bigger role in workforce development than we realize. From food safety to sanitation, the skills involved in these everyday activities hold valuable potential for career growth. This "Merit Minutes" featuring Jason Weigle from the Extension Foundation, unpacks how routine tasks can be transformed into recognized skills that enhance workforce readiness. Learn more: https://hubs.ly/Q02WW9dT0 #WorkforceDevelopment #SkillRecognition #MeritMinutes