Topic Tags: Digital Libraries in the Learn-and-Work Ecosystem

Playbook: The Power of Partnerships in Creating Incremental Credentials – Credential As You Go

Micro-credentials Portal – eCampusOntario (Canada)

Credential WV

Scaling Manufacturing and Renewables Training in Iowa (SMART Iowa)

SkillsAware (Australia)

A Community College’s Guide to Building Strong Partnerships – Education Design Lab

Some College, No Degree — New Jersey Re-enrollment Initiative

Knowing-Doing Network (KDN) – Brookings Institution

Digital Library

Digital Libraries in the Learn-and-Work Ecosystem

Career Connected Campus Designation for Higher Education Institutions – Colorado

Transformers in the Public Sector – Opportunity@Work

Skills Validation Guidebook – Education Design Lab

Domestic Manufacturing Auto Conversion Grants Program (Electric Vehicles) – U.S. Department of Energy

Research: Rising Talent – WGU Labs

Trailhead – Salesforce

HR Tech Initiatives – LRP Media Group

CredLens

Carnegie Math Pathways at WestEd

Empower Community and Technical Colleges in Regional Innovation Ecosystems – New America / NSF

Overview In September 2024, the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) and the nonpartisan think and action tank New America announced a strategic initiative to turbocharge the capacity, effectiveness, and impact […]

National Work Readiness Credentials – National Work Readiness Council

Overview The National Work Readiness Council is a national nonprofit workforce development, training, and advocacy organization formed by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.  The NWRC works to identify skill gaps and […]

Paraprofessional to Certified Teacher Program (PaCT) Program – Idaho State University

Overview Since 2022, the Paraprofessional to Certified Teacher (PaCT) Program at Idaho State University’s College of Education has been addressing teacher shortages and retention through a “grow your own” strategy […]

National Applied Artificial Intelligence Consortium (NAAIC)

Overview In August 2024, the National Applied Artificial Intelligence Consortium (NAAIC) announced receipt of a $2.8 million grant from the National Science Foundation Advanced Technological Education (NSF ATE).  Consortium implementation […]

Learner Variability Navigator – Digital Promise

Overview In 2018, Digital Promise created the Learner Variability Navigator.  The Navigator is an interactive tool (also referred to as a platform) that provides research-based strategies and resources tailored to key factors […]

Future of Work and the Innovation Economy (FOWIE) Initiative – New America

Overview Established in 2023 by the Center on Education and Labor at New America (CELNA), the Future of Work and the Innovation Economy (FOWIE) initiative focuses on strengthening postsecondary education, workforce, […]

Innovations in Credentialing – Western Governors University

Overview Western Governors University (WGU) is a private, non-profit online university based in Millcreek, Utah. WGU uses an online competency-based learning model and focuses on providing advanced education for working […]

HBCU Adult Learner Initiative (ALI)

Overview In fall 2021, Lumina Foundation awarded a $2 million grant to the HBCU Adult Learner Initiative (ALI) to identify and eliminate various barriers blocking adult students from the education […]

Work Shift

Overview Work Shift is an independent, nonpartisan news organization, where news judgments and editorial decisions are made independently. Work Shift is a digital hub for news, analysis, and opinion focused […]

Work Forces Podcasts

Overview Work Forces is a bi-weekly podcast created in 2023 by J. Alssid Associates with a goal to revolutionize thinking about the future of work and learning. The podcasts engage […]

Gallup Polls, Reports, & Partnerships

Overview Gallup Inc. is an American analytics and advisory company based in Washington, D.C. Founded in 1935, the company became known for its public opinion polls conducted worldwide. In the […]

New Jersey Pathways to Career Opportunities

Overview In December 2021, New Jersey’s community colleges and the New Jersey Business and Industry Association launched the New Jersey Pathways to Career Opportunities—Aligning Education to Build an Innovative Workforce.  […]

Research Report: Credentials-to-Jobs Misalignment – Georgetown Center on Education and the Workforce (CEW)

Overview In June 2024, the Georgetown Center on Education and the Workforce (CEW) issued “The Great Misalignment: Addressing the Mismatch between the Supply of Certificates and Associate’s Degrees and the […]

Education Policy Program — New America

Overview The Education Policy Program is an initiative of New America, a think tank founded in 1999 in the United States. It focuses on a range of public policy issues, […]

Center on Education & Labor — New America

The Center on Education & Labor is a part of New America, a nonprofit think and action tank, that develops policies, platforms, products, and new practices to advance equity and […]

Work+ and Work+Collective – Consortium managed by Arizona State University

Overview The Work+ and affiliated program, Work+Collective, is a consortium of 17 two- and four-year institutions across the U.S. that are redesigning student employment. Institutions in the consortium offer a range […]

Center for Justice & Economic Advancement — Jobs for the Future

Overview An initiative of Jobs for the Future (JFF), the Center for Justice & Economic Advancement partners with employers, education and training providers, corrections agencies, and others to promote education, […]

Student Success Center Network — Jobs for the Future

The Student Success Center Network (SSCN) initiative began in 2012 and is managed by the Jobs for the Future (JFF) organization. SSCN collaborates with approximately half of all public community […]

Training Older, Lower-Income Adults in Digital Skills for Economic Security – AARP Foundation/ Older Adults Technology Services

Overview In 2022, Google.org (Google’s philanthropy) awarded a $10 million grant to AARP Foundation to support free technology trainings to people with low-income, age 50+, focusing especially on women and […]

The MICROBOL Project

Overview The MICROBOL project (Microcredentials linked to the Bologna key commitments) was a 2-year effort (2020-2022) to explore whether (1) existing Bologna tools are fit for microcredentials, (2) to propose […]

Partnership between Maryland State Corrections & University System of Maryland

Overview In July 2024, the Maryland State Corrections Department announced a new agreement with the University System of Maryland to establish a framework to bring higher education programs to every […]

Recover Stronger

In 2021, Jobs for the Future JFF launched the Recover Stronger initiative in response to the significant disruptions caused by the Covid-19 pandemic. This initiative sees the challenges created by […]

Playbook: Incremental Credentialing at the Graduate Level (Credential As You Go)

Overview Credential As You Go is an initiative working with many partners toward a nationally recognized transferable incremental credentialing system that increases the number of high-quality, post-high school credentials that lead […]

Initiative to Update Carnegie Classifications – ACE & Carnegie Foundation

Overview In February 2022, the American Council on Education (ACE) and the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching (Carnegie Foundation) announced their partnership to create the next version of […]

State Opportunity Index – Strada Education Foundation

Overview In April 2024, Strada Education Foundation published The State Opportunity Index to help state policymakers and higher education institutions assess how well they are leveraging post-high school education — […]

National Initiative for Cybersecurity Education (NICE) Workforce Framework for Cybersecurity — National Institute for Standards & Technology (NIST)

Overview The Workforce Framework for Cybersecurity (NICE Framework) was released by the National Institute for Standards and Technology (NIST), an agency of the United States Department of Commerce, in April […]

Resource Community for Higher Education in Prison (RCHEP) — Alliance for Higher Education in Prison

Overview Developed by the Alliance for Higher Education in Prison, the Resource Community for Higher Education in Prison (RCHEP) offers an interactive platform where practitioners, students, graduates, advocates, administrators, and […]

Workforce of the Future Playbook – Federal Government

Overview Collectively, the federal agencies lead the nation’s largest workforce of more than 2.2 million federal employees. In February 2024, the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) issued the Workforce of […]

The Definitive Micro-credential Glossary of Terms

Overview Micro-credential Multiverse, a strategic advising and consulting firm, offers a free glossary with terms and definitions to help bridge the understanding gap related to micro-credentialing. The Definitive Micro-credential Glossary […]

Noncredit Research Collaborative

Overview Researchers from four universities (University of Michigan, University of California-Irvine, University of North Carolina – Charlotte, and Rutgers University) are partnering in the Noncredit Research Collaborative launched in early […]

Center for Artificial Intelligence & the Future of Work – Jobs for the Future

Overview In June 2023, Jobs for the Future (JFF) launched the Center for Artificial Intelligence & the Future of Work. The Center is founded in the recognition that AI is […]

Playbook: Quality, Trust & Value of Incremental Credentials (Credential As You Go)

Overview Credential As You Go is an initiative working with many partners toward a nationally recognized transferable incremental credentialing system that increases the number of high-quality, post-high school credentials that […]

Playbook: Policy in Incremental Credentialing (Credential As You Go)

Overview Credential As You Go is an initiative working with many partners toward a nationally recognized transferable incremental credentialing system that increases the number of high-quality, post-high school credentials that […]

Playbook: Making the Case (Credential As You Go)

Overview Credential As You Go is an initiative working with many partners toward a nationally recognized transferable incremental credentialing system that increases the number of high-quality, post-high school credentials that […]

Playbook: Incremental Credentialing Framework (Credential As You Go)

Overview Credential As You Go is an initiative working with many partners toward a nationally recognized transferable incremental credentialing system that increases the number of high-quality, post-high school credentials that […]

Playbook: Embedding and Aligning Certifications with Academic Programs (Credential As You Go)

Overview Credential As You Go is an initiative working with many partners toward a nationally recognized transferable incremental credentialing system that increases the number of high-quality, post-high school credentials that […]

Playbook: Providing Access to All Learners (Credential As You Go)

Overview Credential As You Go is an initiative working with many partners toward a nationally recognized transferable incremental credentialing system that increases the number of high-quality, post-high school credentials that […]

Playbook: Communications & Marketing Strategy / Planning (Credential As You Go)

Overview Credential As You Go is an initiative working with many partners toward a nationally recognized transferable incremental credentialing system that increases the number of high-quality, post-high school credentials that […]

Forum for Community Solutions — The Aspen Institute

Overview Launched in 2012, The Aspen Institute Forum for Community Solutions is a program focused on addressing community challenges through collaborative efforts among community organizations and leaders. The program facilitates […]

Non-Degree Credentials Research Network (NCRN)

Overview The Non-Degree Credentials Research Network (NCRN) is a project funded through a grant from Lumina Foundation (2024-2025) and managed by researchers at the George Washington Institute of Public Policy […]

Expand Acceptance of Digital Records and Credentials Initiative

Overview The Scaling Digital Credentials with Community College Systems to Empower Underserved Adult Learners project was a collaborative effort to enhance access to education and employment opportunities for underserved adult […]

Adult Learner Centered and Equity Framework (ALCEF) in a SNAP Network — Council for Adult and Experiential Learning (CAEL)

Overview All states maintain federally funded SNAP Employment and Training (E&T) programs that provide assistance to job seekers, including upskilling and reskilling resources (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program – SNAP). In […]

ADVANCE Integrated Education and Training (IET)

Overview The ADVANCE IET (Integrated Education & Training) project (2022–2025) is being conducted by the American Institutes for Research in partnership with World Education, Inc. and funded by the U.S. […]

European Year of Skills

Overview The European Year of Skills was necessitated after employers across the European Union reported difficulty finding workers with the necessary skills. The European Labour Authority in Report on labour […]

Hallmarks of Excellence in Credential Innovation – UPCEA

Overview Developed by the University Professional and Continuing Education Association (UPCEA), the Hallmarks of Excellence in Credential Innovation are a collection of best practices and aspirational goals that can help […]

Credential Integrity Action Alliance (CIAA) – National Healthcareer Association & Ascend Learning

Overview In August 2023, the National Healthcareer Association (NCA) and Ascend Learning announced an initiative within the state of Colorado called The Credential Integrity Action Alliance. The 501(c)(4) nonprofit corporation is […]

Credential Lab Service & Innovation Center – Higher Learning Commission

Overview The Higher Learning Commission (HLC) launched the Credential Lab in September 2023 with initial funding support from Lumina Foundation. The Credential Lab is a hub that supports educational providers, […]

OpenStax (Open Educational Resources) – Rice University

Overview OpenStax is a nonprofit educational technology initiative based at Rice University. The aim of OpenStax is to improve educational access and learning by high school and college learners, by: […]

The Workforce Futures Initiative

Overview The Workforce Futures Initiative is a research collaboration between the American Enterprise Institute, the Brookings Institution, and the Project on Workforce at Harvard Kennedy School’s Malcolm Wiener Center for […]

Research: National Study of Workplace Equity – Boston College of Social Work & the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM)

Overview A research team from the Boston College of Social Work and the Society of Human Resources Management (SHRM) conducted the National Study of Workforce Equity. Findings were reported in […]

PLA Inside Out: An International Journal on Theory, Research and Practice in Prior Learning Assessment

Overview PLA Inside Out (PLAIO) is the first scholarly online journal entirely devoted to the recognition and assessment of prior experiential learning.  Produced at the State University of New York (SUNY) […]

Research Blog: Assessment and evaluation of microcredentials: What success looks like and to whom

Overview Assessment and evaluation of microcredentials: What success looks like and to whom (Downs 2022) describes diverse stakeholder perspectives on how to assess and evaluate microcredentials. The focus is on […]

Microcredentials Pilot in Higher Education — Australian Government Department of Education

Overview Through the Microcredentials Pilot in Higher Education, the Australian Government has authorized $32.5 million from 2021-22 to 2025-26 to assist higher education and training providers to design and deliver microcredentials for […]

MicroCreds National Project – Irish Universities Association

Overview The MicroCreds National Project is led by the Irish Universities Associations (IUA) and delivered in partnership with the following IUA universities: University College Dublin University College Cork University of […]

Stackability Guide

Overview In February 2023, Education Strategy Group issued the Stackability Guide. The Guide is designed to help higher education leaders examine their internal processes related to stackability and provide guidance […]

Year to Career Through Micro-Pathways – Colorado Community College System

Overview The Arapahoe Community College Consortium (Colorado) launched Year to Career Through Micro-Pathways (Year to Career) in February 2033. The initiative is funded by a U.S. Department of Labor grant […]

Launch: Equitable & Accelerated Pathways for All – Education Strategy Group

Overview The Launch: Equitable and Accelerated Pathways for All initiative was announced in February 2023 by the Education Strategy Group. The national initiative is developing college and career pathways that […]

Research Survey: State Priorities for Higher Education in 2023 – State Higher Education Executive Officers Association (SHEEO)

Overview The State Higher Education Executive Officers Association (SHEEO) conducted a survey of “State Priorities for Higher Education in 2023.”  SHEEO provided an initial list of issues based on common […]

The State of Digital Credentials 2022 Guide & 2024 State of Credentialing Report (Accredible)

Overview Accredible issued The State of Digital Credentials 2022 Guide in August 2022, and the 2024 State of Credentialing Report in July 2024. The Guide explores the landscape of digital […]

Scaling Up College Completion Efforts for Student Success (SUCCESS) – MDRC

Overview Scaling Up College Completion Efforts for Student Success (SUCCESS) is an initiative launched in 2019 by MDRC. This work seeks to improve graduation rates for traditionally underserved students at […]

Adult Learning & Literacy Network (ALL IN)

Overview The Adult Literacy and Learning Impact Network (ALL IN) is a collective impact initiative that was formed in 2022 to address America’s adult literacy and learning issues: About 43 […]

Competency Model Clearinghouse, US Department of Labor

Overview The U.S. Department of Labor’s Competency Model Clearinghouse (CMC) is an online resource that provides validated industry competency models that can be used as the basis of educational programs […]

CTE Leadership Collaborative

Overview The CTE Leadership Collaborative launched in 2018 by ECMC Foundation to bring together diverse perspectives and equip postsecondary career and technical education (CTE) leaders with the tools, resources and skills […]

Every Learner Everywhere

Overview Every Learner Everywhere was launched in 2017 with the support of a grant from the Gates Foundation to create a network of partner organizations with expertise in evaluating, implementing, […]

America Achieves’ Broadband Initiative

Overview America Achieves is a national non-profit organization that incubates, scales, and spins off non-profit initiatives and organizations; advises and shapes large-scale philanthropy and public policy; and helps to drive […]

The HR Open Standards Resume/CV Project

Overview Founded in 1999, the HR Open Standards Consortium is an independent, non-profit, volunteer-led organization dedicated to the development and promotion of a standard suite of specifications to enable human-resource-related […]

Micro-Pathway Design Initiative — Alamo Colleges District

Overview The Micro-Pathway Design Initiative at the Alamo Colleges District (Texas) invites college faculty and staff to form design teams and draft learning pathways composed of credentials that stack toward […]

Examining the Return on Investment of Manufacturing Credentials (Workcred research)

Overview The U.S. manufacturing sector is central to the national economy and relies on a highly skilled workforce of more than 12 million workers. The majority of jobs in manufacturing […]

Learn & Work Ecosystem Library

Overview Accurate and timely information about developments in the learn-and-work ecosystem are essential for those working to improve the ecosystem. Yet information is too often siloed and difficult to access […]

Employability Skills Bundle Project — Alamo Colleges District

Overview The Employability Skills Bundle project at the Alamo Colleges District (Texas) offers a suite of marketable skills micro-courses leading to digital badges used for job-market entrants and current workers […]

T-Profile Builder (Education Design Lab)

Overview The nonprofit Education Design Lab designs, tests, and implements higher education models that address the rapidly changing economy and emerging technology opportunities. The Lab demonstrates where technology, rigor, and […]

Certification-Degree Pathways Project (Workcred, UPCEA, APLU)

Overview Higher education faculty and staff are often unfamiliar with industry certifications. They likely do not know which certifications, when paired with an undergraduate degree (particularly one in the liberal […]

Cedefop’s Microcredentials & Labor Market Research

Overview Cedefop is one of the European Union’s decentralized agencies. Founded in 1975 and based in Greece since 1995, Cedefop supports development of European vocational education and training (VET) policies […]

Noncredit and Credit Alignment Lab (NCAL)

Overview The Noncredit and Credit Alignment Lab (NCAL) launched in August 2021 to support 14 community college governance units (systems, districts, or colleges) to develop new or improved pathways between […]

Racial Equity for Adult Credentials In Higher Education (REACH) Collaborative

Overview The Racial Equity for Adult Credentials in Higher Education (REACH) Collaborative is a national initiative of Lumina Foundation. It focuses on creating pathways designed for Black, Hispanic, and Native […]

Global Alliance for Skills to Aid Economic Renaissance and Labor Market Transitions

Overview SkyHive, in partnership with Milcoop, is leading the new Global Alliance for Skills, a strategic alliance promoting economic and environmental sustainability by reskilling the global workforce. The Global Alliance […]

Apprenticeship Accelerator Initiative

Overview The Business Roundtable leads the Apprenticeship Accelerator initiative. The initiative helps companies develop and/or scale their registered apprenticeship programs to expand opportunities to workers who lack a four-year college […]

The Brookings Institution’s Earn-and-Learn Project

Overview The Earn-and-Learn project is building an ongoing community of practice across states, starting with three delegations from Colorado, Indiana, and Alabama. Delegations include a diverse range of key decision-makers […]

Dictionary: Definitions, Use of Key Terms & Concepts in Incremental Credentialing

Overview Many concepts and terms in the learn-and-work ecosystem are confusing. Some terms and concepts are new to the field and have no established definitions; others are evolving and not […]