Key facts
- Digital credentials and Learning and Employment Records (LERs) have not achieved mainstream adoption.
- A key barrier is the misalignment between schools, employers, and technology.
- Improved alignment is crucial for unlocking skills-based hiring.
- 1EdTech conducted research on the adoption of these credentials.
Digital credentials and Learning and Employment Records (LERs) have been proposed as significant tools for advancing workforce development and skills-based hiring. However, their widespread adoption has been slower than anticipated, prompting research into the underlying causes and potential solutions.