Current Projects
Our projects explore how to scale experiential learning pathways that equitably serve low-income and lifelong learners. We are conducting research on the design, effectiveness, and long-term impact of work-integrated learning, digital credentialing, and skills-based education models. Our team is also piloting innovative tools and approaches—such as AI-supported learning assessments, cross-sector partnerships, and institutional change strategies—to better align education with real-world opportunity. Across all projects, we prioritize use-inspired research and experimentation to inform institutional innovation and policy design.
The Evolution of Hiring: Small Businesses and Microcredentials
A closer look at how managers at small organizations differ in their attitudes, awareness, and adoption of microcredentials and how they are uniquely positioned to benefit from their use in hiring. Download Report
Getting Started with Microcredentials: A Primer for Higher Education Leaders
A high-level strategic primer for deans, provosts, and other senior higher education administrators and academic leaders who are considering the case for microcredentials and looking to get started in offering them. Download
Microcredentials: An Introduction for the Talent Leaders
This executive summary for talent leaders provides a brief introduction to micro-credentials, synthesizing recent research, salient insights, and crucial data from the marketplace. Download
Understanding the Emerging SkillsTech Landscape
This report defines the emerging “skillstech” landscape, discusses how it is evolving, and identifies key issues for interested stakeholders to consider. The analysis is based on extensive secondary research and primary interviews and demos with skillstech providers...
Digital Credentials and Talent Acquisition Tech: Closing the Data Gap Between Learning and Hiring
A first-of-its-kind analysis exploring how HR talent acquisition systems handle educational credentials and skills data. Based on interviews and demos with key talent acquisition technology providers and a review of APIs, this report aims to provide a roadmap for...