Northwest Florida State College Announces Innovative Partnership with Territorium
July 8, 2024
PRESS RELEASE
NICEVILLE, Fla. – Northwest Florida State College (NWFSC) is thrilled to announce a groundbreaking partnership with Territorium, a global education technology leader, to advance skills-based education and hiring practices in the region.
This partnership will leverage Territorium’s cutting-edge LifeJourney solution, which includes a Learning and Employment Record (LER), a skills-first digital wallet, AI-powered career pathways with job-matching technology, and a Comprehensive Learner Record (CLR) of achievement. This transformative initiative is designed to empower students to take full ownership of their educational progress and skill acquisition, reflecting the needs of the modern workforce.
“NWFSC’s investment in Territorium’s LifeJourney solution marks a pivotal step in transforming how our students are educated, trained, and hired,” said Dr. Cristie Kedroski, Interim President of Northwest Florida State College. “This cutting-edge initiative is crucial to enhancing students’ preparation for the future workforce.”
The LifeJourney solution ensures that students at NWFSC are prepared for real-world demands by integrating career planning with skills mapping. By empowering students to own, document, verify, badge, and transmit all the skills they acquire at NWFSC, the college is setting a new standard for higher education student success and employability.
“This partnership underscores our commitment to both industry by guaranteeing a work-ready employee and our students by way of an unprecedented return on their investment,” said Dr. Henry Mack, Vice President for Academic Affairs at NWFSC. “By effectively validating and credentialing skills throughout their educational experience, we are changing how students’ transcripts are managed and setting them up for success in the modern workforce.”
Furthermore, this partnership advocates for a shift towards skills-based hiring, where verified skills are the key to success. This strategic approach addresses workforce gaps and the growing demand for job-ready talent, placing students and employers at the forefront of this educational movement.
“We are excited to partner with Northwest Florida State College to connect their learners to careers using verified skills,” said Guillermo Elizondo, CEO of Territorium. “Our secure, interoperable CLR and digital credential wallet empower students to document and manage their skills and overall competencies, making them more attractive to potential employers. This partnership is a game-changer for education and workforce development.”
About Northwest Florida State College
Located in the coastal heart of the Florida Panhandle, Northwest Florida State College (NWFSC) has earned a reputation for educational excellence and community involvement. As part of Florida’s public system of 28 state and community colleges, NWFSC offers bachelor’s degrees, associate degrees, and certificates. The College’s primary service district stretches from the Gulf of Mexico to the Alabama state line. Learn more at www.nwsfc.edu.
About Territorium
Territorium is a global education technology company that connects learners to careers using verified skills via a Learning and Employment Record (LER) that includes a Comprehensive Learner Record (CLR) of achievements with built-in badging, career pathways, and an AI-powered skills solution. Territorium enables educators and companies to deliver, test, measure, and record learning and skills acquisition wherever it happens. Territorium is certified by 1EdTech and has supported over 13 million users worldwide. For more information, visit www.territorium.com.
For more information about NWFSC’s partnership with Territorium, please contact Dr. Henry Mack, Vice President for Academic Affairs, at [email protected].