What if there were a better way to show what you know and what you can do, beyond just a résumé or transcript? As the world of work and learning changes, so do the tools we use to tell our stories. A new approach using digital learning and employment records, or LERs, offers a powerful way for individuals to take control of their narrative and unlock new opportunities.
As Colorado’s workforce continues to evolve, learning and employment records (LERs) issued as verifiable credentials are emerging as a vital tool for individuals navigating education and career pathways in an increasingly digital environment that demands ongoing learning and skill development. These digital, data-rich records go beyond traditional transcripts or résumés, allowing people to capture and showcase verified skills, credentials and experiences gained through education, training, service and work. Whether someone is a recent graduate, a mid-career worker or a lifelong learner, LERs can help them tell a more complete story of their knowledge, skills and abilities to access further education and employment opportunities.
These core concepts are explored in LER Explainer 1, which outlines how LERs are transforming the way individuals represent what they know and can do.
Through initiatives like ColoradoFWD, which applies LERs to address talent shortages in key sectors such as behavioral health and direct care, Colorado is leading the way in building a more agile, skills-based talent ecosystem — one that benefits learners, employers and educators alike.
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Read LER Explainer 1—your guide to understanding the value and potential of Learning and Employment Records