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Tool: Define Your Credentials

What will you award to learners who demonstrate Employability Skills? What will the process be to award the credentials? There is no one right way to credential; discuss the topics below and decide as a Guiding Coalition.

Credential Type
Identify the credential	Microcredential Badge Certificate
Define the level at which credentials will be awarded	Each employability skill Subset of skills All skills
Define the requirements	Create a portfolio Submit a video Demonstrate skill over time Present to a panel
Process
Define the application process	Nomination by another students Nomination by teacher Nomination by workforce mentor Nomination by other adult Self nomination
Define the approval process	Committee review (if so, who is on committee?) Peer review Educator review Workforce review
Timeline
Define the credential timeline	How often are credentials awarded? Weekly Monthly 1x per semester Yearly At graduation