DIGITAL CREDENTIAL WALLET & MICRO - CREDENTIALING

The Digital Credential Wallet and micro-credentialing, spearheaded by the Wyoming Innovation Partnership (WIP), is set to revolutionize the way individuals showcase their achievements and qualifications. With a focus on increasing credential accessibility, enhancing employability skills, computer science proficiency, and career technical education (CTE) capabilities.

MICRO-CREDENTIALING

The Wyoming Department of Education (WDE) is working with industry partners, school districts, and schools to develop student and teacher micro-credentials. During the pilot phase, 48 students completed the computer science micro-credential stack and 9 students went on to earn the computer science micro-credential. Additionally, 35 teachers completed the computer science micro certification stack. Looking ahead to Phase III, WDE is planning to expand these offerings to more teachers and students and develop CTE micro-credentials.

DIGITAL WALLET

By providing a secure platform for managing and storing digital credentials, including academic degrees, professional certifications, micro-credentials, and even government-issued identity documents like passports and driver's licenses, the digital wallet empowers workers to curate and share their most pertinent credentials with potential employers and peers. This streamlined approach not only increases efficiency in the hiring process but also facilitates the recognition of individual competencies and strengths.

By collaborating closely with the Departments of Education and Workforce Services, the initiative ensures alignment with statewide education and workforce development goals, ultimately contributing to a more skilled and adaptable workforce in Wyoming. Through this innovative solution, the Digital Credential Wallet stands as a testament to the state's commitment to lifelong learning and career advancement opportunities for its residents.