Accelerating LER Adoption: Overcoming Challenges and Barriers

The LER Accelerator coalition, launched in 2024 with support from Walmart, is a collaborative effort aimed at modernizing how learning achievements and job skills are documented, recognized, and shared. As institutions navigate the transition from traditional transcripts to digital Learning and Employment Records (LERs), they face challenges in implementation, interoperability, and stakeholder alignment.
This session will bring together coalition leaders to explore strategies for accelerating LERs in postsecondary education. Presenters will discuss key principles guiding LER adoption, share insights from LER Accelerator cohort institutions, and showcase resources that support scalable, sustainable implementation - including the latest skills-based ecosystem research from the coalition. Attendees—whether just starting or refining existing LER efforts—will leave with actionable strategies and connections to a national network of institutions, educational associations, and workforce partners committed to bridging the gap between education and employment through digital credentialing.

Key Takeaways:
- Understand the Principles of LER Adoption and how they support learner agency, data interoperability, and skills transparency.
- Learn from institutions participating in a one-year, cohort-based LER planning program and their approaches to overcoming adoption barriers.
- Explore resources, toolkits, and best practices from the LER Accelerator coalition.
- Connect with peers and coalition leaders to advance LER adoption at your institution.

Who Should Attend:
Higher education leaders, registrars, IT professionals, career services staff, workforce development leaders, and policy makers seeking to accelerate LER adoption and enhance learner mobility.