IPSWICH, Mass. — September 16, 2024 — EBSCOed, a division of EBSCO Information Services (EBSCO), has launched the LER.me platform, which is designed to Make All Learning Count for students and job seekers of all ages. LER.me is a free platform for creating, managing and sharing self-sovereign, individual learning and employment records (LERs).
In today’s fast-paced world, where education and the workforce are rapidly evolving to keep up with changing technologies and a shifting economy, effectively communicating one's achievements, knowledge and skills to employers is more crucial than ever. LER.me is a free, secure and comprehensive platform that enables users to maintain a modern record of their Credentials and Professional Abilities, Competencies, Knowledge and Skills (PACKS), empowering them to take control of their education and employment journey.
Through LER.me, users can aggregate evidence, collect open badges, credentials and awards, leverage PACKS and skills vocabularies, and share curated, standardized digital resumes. Users can also tap into validated partner sources, including apprenticeships, and take their wallet with them into and out of any EBSCOed LER solution, including the Alabama Talent Triad, supporting state-to-state mobility and equitable opportunities.
EBSCOed Founder & President Kristin Delwo says, “The release of LER.me, along with the IEEE 1484.2 LER Ecosystem Global Standard that references leading interoperability standards such as open badges and comprehensive learner records, marks the beginning of the end of an era of research and development, setting the stage for a momentous reality shift to skills-based hiring and competency-based education worldwide. We are committed to making all learning count for all individuals, improving economies and lives at scale.”
LER.me is currently available at no cost. Users can sign up and start building their LER at www.ler.me.
About EBSCO Information Services
EBSCO Information Services (EBSCO) is a leading provider of online research content and search technologies serving academic, school and public libraries; healthcare and medical institutions; corporations; and government agencies around the world. From research to authoritative standards and subscription content to acquisition management, subscription services and discovery to clinical decision support and patient care, learning, and research and development, EBSCO provides institutions with access to content and resources to serve the information and workflow needs of their users and organizations. For more information, visit the EBSCO website at: www.ebsco.com. Visit our blog at EBSCOpost or follow us on X, Facebook, LinkedIn and Instagram.
About EBSCOed
EBSCOed expands the reach of EBSCO's solutions beyond libraries, supporting the needs of government agencies, education & training providers, employers, students, and job seekers by bridging the gaps that exist today between workforce & education and between opportunity & prosperity. EBSCOed accomplishes that goal by offering custom solutions, SaaS solutions and consulting services to create the workflow and technical infrastructure of a more connected ecosystem allowing for better decision making, increased opportunities and streamlining workflows.
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For more information, please contact:
Erica Gilson
Senior Communications Specialist
egilson@ebsco.com
978-414-0385
