34 - Digital Badges Expand Reach and Impact of WorkKeys - a podcast by ACT Workforce

The release of episode 34 of Ready for Work marks a milestone at ACT® in the launch of Digital Badges for the WorkKeys® National Career Readiness Certificate® (NCRC®). Guests include Pat Leonard, the VP for Business Development at Credly®, and Neil Reddy, CEO of the Manufacturing Skill Standards Council (MSSC). Listen in for benefits to working learners, employers, and the full workforce ecosystem. Episode 34 gives a quick overview on the value of badging, best practices for integrating badges for educators and employers, and tips to maximize the online presence of employers and career seekers. 

Voices of Excellence on Episode 34

• Pat Leonard, Vice President of Business Development at Credly®, LinkedIn


• Neil Reddy, CEO, Manufacturing Skill Standards Council, LinkedIn

Links and Resources

• Announcements and Resources on WorkKeys® Digital Badging


• ACT WorkKeys NCRC® on Credly®     


• MSSC on Credly®


• Credly Announcement of ACT Partnership


• Transcript of Episode 34 (PDF)


• ACT Workforce Summit


• ACT Work Ready Communities


• ACT Workforce Solutions

Further episodes of Ready for Work

Further podcasts by ACT Workforce

Website of ACT Workforce