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Link Learning and Work, Building Education-Employment Pathways that Enable Equitable Economic Mobility
Eastern Washington University (EWU) is at the forefront of this transformation. Join Christi Harter, Ph.D., Sue Magyar, Ed.D. and Kayleen Islam-Zwart, Ph.D., alongside partners from SkillsFWD, Ithaka S+R, and the Machinists Institute, as they present groundbreaking work across four key areas:
- Faculty-Led Innovation | EWU faculty are driving reform in credit for prior learning (CPL), creating structured pathways from workforce credentials to academic degrees. Their work empowers adult learners to translate experience into advancement.
- University-to-Business Engagement | Through partnerships with the Machinists Institute, EWU is co-creating technical and managerial degree tracks for journey-level machinists—bridging education and employment with real-world relevance.
- Applied Focus | As part of the credit mobility efforts with Ithaka S+R, EWU is piloting flexible, accessible programs and digital credentialing tools to support working adults, immigrants, and those with some-college-no-credential. These strategies are designed to scale impact and overcome adoption barriers.
- State of the LER Ecosystem | In collaboration with SkillsFWD, EWU is mapping the national LER landscape to identify gaps and opportunities—informing funders and stakeholders on how to maximize investments in skills-based hiring.
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Convergence: Credential Innovation in Higher Education
Presentation Topic: Capturing ALL Credential and Related Skills through Learning and Employment Records
Imagine a future where every learner can capture and share their full range of skills—from education to experience to service. That future is here with Learning and Employment Records (LERs): digital, verifiable records owned by learners and earners.
Christi Harter, Ph.D. (EWU) and Madelyn Rahn (SkillsFWD) dived in and explored bold LER initiatives designed to build a more equitable, skills-based hiring ecosystem. This offering highlighted how universities and employers can collaborate to unlock talent and transform credentialing.
- Faculty-Led Innovation – Insights from the front lines of credential reform.
- University-to-Business Engagement – Bridging education and employment through technology.
- Applied Focus – Real strategies for overcoming adoption barriers and scaling impact.
When: September 30th, 2025
Where: Crystal Gateway Marriott in Arlington, Virginia
Presenters: Christi Harter, Ph.D. Eastern Washington University and Madelyn Rahn SkillsFWD
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