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?? Degrees + Digital Credentials = A Powerful Career Boost ?? A must-read for anyone in higher ed and workforce development! Inside Higher Ed just highlighted how students are leveraging digital credentials alongside their degrees to stand out to employers. One key insight? Microcredentials aren’t just a nice add-on—they’re becoming a game-changer for career mobility. Recruiters are noticing. Opportunities are growing. Are institutions keeping up? This shift is happening fast. Don’t get left behind. ??https://lnkd.in/gJvtJ6j5 What’s your take—how should higher ed adapt? Let’s discuss. ?? #HigherEd #DigitalCredentials #FutureOfWork

Have you embraced the future yet by downloading your LCW wallet? By obtaining a digital credential from the Digital Credentials Consortium, a whole new world of personalized information awaits you. Gone are the days of paper certificates or static PDFs. Picture receiving a dynamic digital credential tailored to your unique journey, packed with valuable insights about the program's specifics and quality, but also information about your personal experience. Envision the seamless integration of all your records into career platforms and job boards, leveraging AI to provide personalized experiences based on real, detailed information about you. Check out the link below to explore the possibilities: https://lnkd.in/gPun9Hv8

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Hi everyone, my new piece of research- "The Place of Micro-credentials in New Zealand", has just been published. Would be good to get your thoughts! https://lnkd.in/ej4_KfJd

Our team at Take Action Global is proud to support the NYC Junior Ambassadors program, empowering young people to make a difference in the world in partnership with NYC Office of the Mayor NYC Department of Education and United Nations. Learn more about the 2025 cohort: NYC Junior Ambassadors https://lnkd.in/eWM3Tq-u Riley Justis, Ph.D. #TeachSDGs

?? Final Report in Our Skills Validation Research Series – Out Now! ?? Today, Education Design Lab's Center for Skills Validation, with support from Walmart, is releasing the third and final installment in our research series: Stakeholder Insights on Skills Validation – Report 3: Value Propositions. ?? This report explores the WHY behind skills validation: What motivates STARs (those Skilled Through Alternative Routes) and employers to engage in skills validation? How can we better align incentives to scale skills validation, which serves as the foundation of trust in skills-based credentials? ?? Key insights from the report: ? Employers value skills validation for hiring efficiency, retention, and internal mobility—but need trusted, scalable tools. ? STARs want validation that proves their capabilities, builds career confidence, and levels the playing field in a degree-driven job market. ? The right validation methods can unlock new opportunities for both workers and businesses—helping close opportunity gaps and strengthen the talent pipeline. ?? Read the full report here (along with Parts 1 and 2): https://lnkd.in/gJJQ6jrp cc: Opportunity@Work #SkillsValidation #FutureOfWork #SkillsBasedHiring #STARs #WorkforceDevelopment #HR #TalentAcquisition #Equity #SkillsFirst #EducationInnovation #Hiring #LearningAndDevelopment #SkillsMatter #UpSkilling #EconomicMobility