LER Accelerator

Take advantage of the extended deadline! Applications for the LER Accelerator cohort are due in just 4 days away – don't miss your opportunity to: ? Secure funding ? Get expert coaching ? Join a national cohort of LER innovators ?? Deadline: March 17 – Apply now: https://lnkd.in/etm-SkHn 1EdTech Consortium, American Association of Colleges and Universities (AAC&U), AACRAO, American Association of Community Colleges, American Council on Education, Association for Institutional Research (AIR), Competency-Based Education Network (C-BEN), Digital Credentials Consortium, EDUCAUSE, NACADA, National Association of Colleges and Employers, UPCEA

DEADLINE EXTENDED: Due to strong interest, we are extending the LER Accelerator cohort application deadline to March 17 to give more institutions the opportunity to participate! Ready to put our Principles of LER Adoption into practice? Receive grant funding, expert coaching & technical assistance, and peer collaboration opportunities to support planning LER initiatives that ensure equitable access, learner control, interoperability, and skills-based validation. #AccelerateLERs #LER ?? Apply now to turn vision into action on your campus: https://lnkd.in/etm-SkHn ?? Missed our webinar exploring the shared principles? Watch the archived recording here: https://lnkd.in/erNchJWw 1EdTech Consortium, American Association of Colleges and Universities (AAC&U), AACRAO, American Association of Community Colleges, American Council on Education, Association for Institutional Research (AIR), Competency-Based Education Network (C-BEN), Digital Credentials Consortium, EDUCAUSE, NACADA, National Association of Colleges and Employers, UPCEA

The Learn & Work Ecosystem Library loves these ladies! Thank you for all your work supporting the Library and the LER Accelerator Coalition. #DCSummit25 #LWLibrary #AccelerateLERs #Learn #Work #Ecosystem #Library #DigitalResources | Amber Garrison Duncan, PhD Michelle Mott Holly Zanville

Looking forward to the 1EdTech Consortium #DCSummit25 next week in Phoenix! Join us for our session "Accelerating Higher Education and LERs: Let's Get Moving Faster!" on Monday, March 3 from 3:30 - 4:45 PM featuring Kelly Hoyland from 1EdTech, Julie Uranis, Ph.D. from UPCEA, Amber Garrison Duncan, PhD from Competency-Based Education Network (C-BEN), and Michelle Mott representing AACRAO. Will you be attending? https://lnkd.in/eW9XSG_V

In a landmark collaboration, our coalition of 12 leading national associations has adopted a unified set of core principles for advancing LERs. This collective agreement marks a pivotal step toward aligning learning and skills development with workforce needs, ensuring access for all to verifiable credentials, and supporting lifelong learning pathways. This initiative aligns with national movements by public and private sector employers and education to shift to skills-first approaches to respond to the growing economy and quickly connect people with good jobs. By prioritizing LERs, the coalition seeks to build upon this momentum and further strengthen the nation's workforce. #AccelerateLERs #LER #HigherEd Read the full press release: https://lnkd.in/eSB-yMAZ Explore the Principles of Learning and Employment Records (LER) Adoption and other key resources at the Learn & Work Ecosystem Library: https://lnkd.in/eJnRJNsr Join the conversation today at 1 pm ET: https://lnkd.in/dB69Yt36 1EdTech Consortium, American Association of Colleges and Universities (AAC&U), AACRAO, American Association of Community Colleges, American Council on Education, Association for Institutional Research (AIR), Competency-Based Education Network (C-BEN), Digital Credentials Consortium, EDUCAUSE, NACADA, National Association of Colleges and Employers, UPCEA The LER Accelerator is supported by StrategyForward Advisors.

UPCOMING WEBINAR: Explore nine core principles for adopting LERs—a transformative framework designed to: ? Empower learners with agency over their records ? Bridge education & workforce needs for seamless mobility ? Support equitable lifelong learning pathways Join LER Accelerator coalition members Julie Uranis, Ph.D. from UPCEA, Sarah Cunningham from American Council on Education, Melanie Gottlieb, CAE from AACRAO, Amber Garrison Duncan, PhD from Competency-Based Education Network (C-BEN), Kerri Lemoie, PhD from Digital Credentials Consortium, Rob Coyle from 1EdTech Consortium, Darlena Jones, Ph.D. from Association for Institutional Research (AIR), Sean Bridgen from NACADA, Matthew Brink from National Association of Colleges and Employers, and Kathe Pelletier from EDUCAUSE for a critical conversation about how these principles can shape the future of credentials and workforce development. #AccelerateLERs #LER Register now: https://lnkd.in/dB69Yt36 American Association of Colleges and Universities (AAC&U), American Association of Community Colleges

How can we better align education with workforce needs? Learning and Employment Records (LERs) bridge the gap by: ? Connecting students’ learning to in-demand jobs ? Ensuring skills and credentials are employer-recognized ? Leveraging digital credentials for seamless mobility Apply to join the LER Accelerator's one-year cohort-based program to receive funding, expert coaching, and peer support to help your institution take the next step in workforce-aligned credentialing. #AccelerateLERs #LER ?? Learn more and apply by March 10: https://lnkd.in/eZfaWfCy 1EdTech Consortium, American Association of Colleges and Universities (AAC&U), AACRAO, American Association of Community Colleges, American Council on Education, Association for Institutional Research (AIR), Competency-Based Education Network (C-BEN), Digital Credentials Consortium, EDUCAUSE, NACADA, National Association of Colleges and Employers, UPCEA

As institutions evolve to meet the needs of today's learners, Learning and Employment Records (LERs) are becoming essential to supporting lifelong learning, skills mobility, and workforce alignment. But how can colleges and universities implement them effectively? Join us on February 26 at 1 PM ET for an engaging discussion on nine guiding principles designed to support the creation and adoption of LERs that are inclusive, secure, and adaptable to evolving workforce demands. #AccelerateLERs #LER Register now: https://lnkd.in/dB69Yt36 1EdTech Consortium, American Association of Colleges and Universities (AAC&U), AACRAO, American Association of Community Colleges, American Council on Education, Association for Institutional Research (AIR), Competency-Based Education Network (C-BEN), Digital Credentials Consortium, EDUCAUSE, NACADA, National Association of Colleges and Employers, UPCEA

CALL FOR PROPOSALS: The LER Accelerator is now accepting applications for a one-year cohort-based designed to support institutions in planning and developing Learning and Employment Records (LERs). #AcceleratorLERs #LER Who should apply? ?? Institutions at any stage of LER implementation – from early planning to scaling existing projects ?? Two-year and four-year institutions, public and private, regional and flagship, HBCU, HSI, MSI, Tribal and NASNTI are all encouraged to apply What's included? ?? Grants of $10,000–$15,000 ?? Expert coaching and technical assistance ?? Peer learning with institutions nationwide Submit your application by March 10: https://lnkd.in/etm-SkHn Want more details? Check out an informational session featuring coalition leaders from AACRAO, 1EdTech Consortium, and NACADA for insights into the program and application process. Watch the webinar: https://lnkd.in/eBeNUfj8 American Association of Colleges and Universities (AAC&U), American Association of Community Colleges, American Council on Education, Association for Institutional Research (AIR), Competency-Based Education Network (C-BEN), Digital Credentials Consortium, EDUCAUSE, National Association of Colleges and Employers, UPCEA

LER adoption can be complex, but you don't have to navigate it alone! The LER Accelerator is looking for institutions eager to develop or scale their LER initiatives. Join coalition members Melanie Gottlieb, CAE - Executive Director at AACRAO, Kelly Hoyland - Director of Post-Secondary Education & Workforce Programs at 1EdTech Consortium, and Sean Bridgen - Associate Director for External and Institutional Partnerships at NACADA to learn more about?a one-year, cohort-based program designed to help institutions overcome implementation barriers, enhance workforce alignment, and build sustainable LER strategies. #AccelerateLERs #LER Register now for tomorrow's webinar at 3 PM ET: https://lnkd.in/eBeNUfj8 American Association of Colleges and Universities (AAC&U), American Association of Community Colleges, American Council on Education, Association for Institutional Research (AIR), Competency-Based Education Network (C-BEN), Digital Credentials Consortium, EDUCAUSE, National Association of Colleges and Employers, UPCEA