New Perspectives on Learner Employment Records Transform Education-to-Career Pathways

A thought-provoking new article examines how Learner Employment Records (LERs) are revolutionizing the way skills and competencies are documented and shared between educational institutions and employers. Dr. Christi Harter explores how these digital tools create transparent, verifiable records that empower individuals to showcase their complete learning journey—from traditional degrees to workplace training and self-directed learning.

Discover how LERs are bridging education-employment gaps and giving learners greater control over their professional narratives at The EvoLLLution.

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Eastern Washington University joins the Ithaka S+R National Holistic Credit Mobility Acceleration Cohort, working with regional partners to improve credit transfer pathways—learn more about this important initiative in the full article.

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Meet Christi Harter, who’s revolutionizing how we think about education and career pathways. In a world where 40 million Americans have college credits but no degree, discover how this small-town South Dakota native is reshaping education to work for everyone, not just those who fit the traditional mold. From her Peace Corps service in Ghana to transforming workforce development at Eastern Washington University, Christi is championing a bold vision where success is acheived through multiple pathways.

Her mission? Pioneering skills-based credentials that:

• Honor real-world experience

• Bridge education-employer gaps

• Create flexible learning pathways

• Build equitable opportunities

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Student-Centricity is the Dealbreaker

Delivering on the demands of the modern market requires a shift in perspective—one that’s been a long time coming: centering all aspects of education around learner outcome and ease. To support Continuing Education and Workforce Development in the coming years, modern non-credit units must prioritize learner-centricity within all areas of the student experience.

The days of learners being bound for an institution based on location are long gone; online and hybrid courses mean that modern learners have a plethora of higher learning options to choose from.

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Addressing Employer Barriers to Engaging with Institutions

By UPCEA the Online & Professional Education Association
Sponsored by Collegis Education

Jan. 2024

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