Meet Alex.
After graduating high school, Alex pursued a bachelor's degree in accounting.
Each class in his degree program came with a digital credential, allowing him to track and show his skills.
Alex took classes like Financial Accounting and Business Analysis, and earned certifications demonstrating his technical skills.
He even joined a volunteer tax assistance program, helping community members with their tax returns.
There he developed valuable skills in tax preparation and client communication, which he added to his digital wallet as self-attested skills.
He also completed an online course and earned a Leadership Certificate, showcasing his initiative and dedication to continuous learning.
When Alex graduated, his degree was issued as a digital credential. This digital credential included detailed information about his coursework and skills, such as his proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
Alex used his digital credentials to apply for jobs, showcasing his skills and qualifications.
One employer used a job matching platform to find candidates with both accounting and spreadsheet skills.
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They were impressed by Alex's accounting degree and Microsoft Excel certification.
This helped Alex secure a position where he could apply his accounting and technical skills.
As he worked, Alex continued his education with online courses, earning a certification in Digital Marketing.
With his growing set of skills and credentials, Alex was promoted to head the company's new marketing team, bringing his leadership experience and newly developed marketing skills to help the company grow the brand and find new clients.
Tracking his skills and certifications in his digital wallet made it easy for him to share his expertise with potential employers.