About Digital Badges
Digital badges recognise skills that individuals achieve and accomplish, and include those outside of formally accredited qualifications. They can help motivate learning and ambition and then through the XP app, dynamically connecting young people to training and work-related opportunities.
There is no accreditation or recognition for many types of learning. Much of this learning results in the development of ‘soft’ or ‘transferable’ skills. These skills can also be hard to communicate and prove on job applications, even though 1 in 3 UK employers regard soft skills as more important than academic achievements!
More than one in five 18-24-year-olds admit writing and submitting a CV is where they’re least confident in the job hunt, and so it isn’t surprising that two-thirds of employers reject young candidates because they are unable to articulate their skills.
Enter the digital badge. Every digital badge is constructed with meta-data outlining the skills an individual has developed when undertaking a particular activity. Badges are then easily shareable and compatible with all major platforms searched by employers and educators, such as LinkedIn, Facebook, or Twitter. They can also be added directly to personal websites, blogs and digital CVs, and are instantly accessible through the XP app.
Over time, individuals will have a visual portfolio of all the different skills they’ve gained, all explained in employer-friendly language. This not only supports the individual in their growth and development but also employers, helping to ensure they have applicants equipped with the skills they need.