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  • From Badges to Big Data: Junior Achievement’s Credentialing Journey

    From Badges to Big Data: Junior Achievement’s Credentialing Journey

    Junior Achievement (JA) reaches over 14 millionstudents annually, but what stands out beyond their scale is their innovativeapproach to workforce pathways in the U.S. In this session, we’ll explore howthey developed and scaled a credentialing strategy and governance framework andthe role of credentialing in bridging the gap between education and employment.  

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  • Connecting Skills to Career Outcomes: a Framework for Learning Program Growth

    Connecting Skills to Career Outcomes: a Framework for Learning Program Growth

    According to a recent survey, 85% of learners actively seek programsoffering digital credentials for career advancement. On the flip side,employers are more eager than ever to fill skill gaps with certified employees:95% say a résumé listing micro-credentials benefited the candidate, and morethan 73% report hires with alternative credentials improved the quality oftheir workforce. That said, not every micro-credential carries the recognition and credibilitylearners need to progress in their careers. Only those training programs thatconnect skills with career outcomes, design thoughtful learning pathways, andengage meaningfully with learners will earn the awareness and reputation theyneed to grow. Enter Accredible’s Digital Credential Framework:…

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