Generated by All in One SEO v4.9.1, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # Velocity Velocity Network Foundation ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://www.velocitynetwork.foundation/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [The Latest](https://www.velocitynetwork.foundation/the-latest) - [Transcrypts Joins the Velocity Network Foundation](https://www.velocitynetwork.foundation/transcrypts-joins-the-velocity-network-foundation) - [Research Brief: The Value of Verifiable Credentials to Individual Learners & Job Seekers](https://www.velocitynetwork.foundation/research-brief-the-value-of-verifiable-credentials-to-individual-learners-job-seekers) - This brief synthesizes research, policy analysis, and practitioner evidence on the value that Verifiable Credentials (VCs) and Learning and Employment Records (LERs) deliver to individual learners and job seekers. - [Glen Cathey: Stop Chasing AI Ghosts. Start Verifying What's Real.](https://www.velocitynetwork.foundation/glen-cathey) - Glen Cathey, SVP Talent Advisory & Digital Strategy at Randstad, and a Board Member of the Velocity Network Foundation recently published a marvelous article about the need to adopt verifiable credentials in the AI-powered labor market. - [Results of 4th Annual Elections to the Board of Directors of the Velocity Network Foundation](https://www.velocitynetwork.foundation/results-of-4th-annual-elections-to-the-board-of-directors-of-the-velocity-network-foundation) - [Cisive's Zach Daigle and VNF's Etan Bernstein appear on "Don't Get Played" podcast](https://www.velocitynetwork.foundation/cisives-zach-daigle-and-vnfs-etan-bernstein-appear-on-dont-get-played-podcast) - On a recent episode of Don't Get Played podcast, Sarah O'Melia, VP of Learning and Employee Communications at Cisive sits down with Etan Bernstein, Head of Ecosystem at the Velocity Network Foundation, and Zach Daigle, Chief Strategy and Customer Officer at Cisive and board member at the Velocity Network Foundation. Together, they break down what changes when credentials verify themselves. - [VNF's Etan Bernstein appears on SAATKORN, leading German HR Podcast](https://www.velocitynetwork.foundation/vnfs-etan-bernstein-appears-on-saatkorn-leading-german-hr-podcast) - Etan Bernstein, Head of Ecosystem at the Velocity Network Foundation, is a guest on the SAATKORN podcast. “It's not just solving a business problem. It's empowering individuals to really own their careers and their data,” says Etan Bernstein in our talk. - [Webinar Recording: Accelerate Your Healthcare Workforce with Verifiable Credentials](https://www.velocitynetwork.foundation/webinar-recording-accelerate-your-healthcare-workforce-with-verifiable-credentials) - [Robin Weninger joins the Board of Directors of Velocity Network Foundation](https://www.velocitynetwork.foundation/robin-weninger-joins-the-board-of-directors-of-velocity-network-foundation) - [Glen Cathey is re-elected to third term on the Board of Directors of Velocity Network Foundation](https://www.velocitynetwork.foundation/glen-cathey-is-re-elected-to-third-term-on-the-board-of-directors-of-velocity-network-foundation) - [Mark Baglia joins the Board of Directors of Velocity Network Foundation](https://www.velocitynetwork.foundation/mark-baglia-joins-the-board-of-directors-of-velocity-network-foundation) - [Joan Beets joins the Board of Directors of Velocity Network Foundation](https://www.velocitynetwork.foundation/joan-beets-joins-the-board-of-directors-of-velocity-network-foundation) - [Kymberly Lavigne-Hinkley joins the Board of Directors of Velocity Network Foundation](https://www.velocitynetwork.foundation/kymberly-lavigne-hinkley-joins-the-board-of-directors-of-velocity-network-foundation) - [Colin Strasburg joins the Board of Directors of Velocity Network Foundation](https://www.velocitynetwork.foundation/colin-strasburg-joins-the-board-of-directors-of-velocity-network-foundation) - [Kelly Hoyland joins the Board of Directors of Velocity Network Foundation](https://www.velocitynetwork.foundation/kelly-hoyland-joins-the-board-of-directors-of-velocity-network-foundation) - [Zach Daigle is re-elected to third term on the Board of Directors of Velocity Network Foundation](https://www.velocitynetwork.foundation/zach-daigle-is-re-elected-to-third-term-on-the-board-of-directors-of-velocity-network-foundation) - [Velocity Network Foundation Welcomes Rachel Gordon to its Board of Directors](https://www.velocitynetwork.foundation/velocity-network-foundation-welcomes-rachel-gordon-to-its-board-of-directors) - [Velocity Network Foundation - MidYear Updates](https://www.velocitynetwork.foundation/velocity-network-foundation-midyear-updates-3) - [Get More out of Open Badges: How Velocity Network complements Open Badges to ensure trust, privacy and utility](https://www.velocitynetwork.foundation/get-more-out-of-open-badges-how-velocity-network-complements-open-badges-to-ensure-trust-privacy-and-utility) - [Elements of a Community-Governed Trust Framework (and how Velocity Network delivers them all TODAY)](https://www.velocitynetwork.foundation/elements-of-a-community-governed-trust-framework-and-how-velocity-network-delivers-them-all-today) - [Roundtable on Verifiable Credentials: Trust and Truth in an AI-enabled Talent Acquisition Mark](https://www.velocitynetwork.foundation/roundtable-on-verifiable-credentials-trust-and-truth-in-an-ai-enabled-talent-acquisition-mark) - This week, Etan Bernstein and three Board Members of the Velocity Network Foundation, Sid Bhattacharya of SAP, Glen Cathey of Randstad and Jean-Marc Laouchez of Korn Ferry, recorded a virtual roundtable on how Verifiable Credentials can mitigate and even overcome the most serious challenges posed by AI in this space. - [Transforming Healthcare Credentialing: An Update from Velocity Network Foundation](https://www.velocitynetwork.foundation/velocity-the-next-gen-public-infrastructure-for-workforce-credential-verification-2) - [Enabling the Golden Age of Workforce Data](https://www.velocitynetwork.foundation/enabling-the-golden-age-of-workforce-data) - [Results of 3rd Annual Elections to the Board of the Velocity Network Foundation](https://www.velocitynetwork.foundation/results-of-3rd-annual-elections-to-the-board-of-the-velocity-network-foundation) - The Trust Framework is an indispensable aspect of the Velocity Network and one of its founding principles. It is critical to understand it to have a complete view of the Network and its goals and purposes. Please watch as Velocity Head of Product and Technology Andres Olave presents an overview of the Trust Framework in the context of the Velocity Network. - [What is a Trust Framework? ](https://www.velocitynetwork.foundation/what-is-a-trust-framework) - [Velocity Network Technology Becomes “Verii” Under the Linux Foundation’s LF Decentralized Trust Initiative ](https://www.velocitynetwork.foundation/velocity-network-technology-becomes-verii-under-the-linux-foundations-lf-decentralized-trust-initiative) - [Velocity Network Foundation Joins Global Leaders at Inaugural Geneva Conference on Digital Trust ](https://www.velocitynetwork.foundation/velocity-network-foundation-joins-global-leaders-at-inaugural-geneva-conference-on-digital-trust) - [Velocity Charitable Foundation Elevates Statewide Approach to Verifiable Credentials and Open Ecosystems](https://www.velocitynetwork.foundation/velocity-charitable-foundation-elevates-statewide-approach-to-verifiable-credentials-and-open-ecosystems) - [Velocity Network Foundation - New Year Updates](https://www.velocitynetwork.foundation/velocity-network-foundation-new-year-updates) - [South Florida Leaders Gather to Explore the Future of Learning, Hiring, and Innovation](https://www.velocitynetwork.foundation/south-florida-leaders-gather-to-explore-the-future-of-learning-hiring-and-innovation) - [Reinventing How Career Records Are Shared](https://www.velocitynetwork.foundation/reinventing-how-career-records-are-shared) - [LERs and Blockchain: Why, Where and How?  ](https://www.velocitynetwork.foundation/lers-and-blockchain-why-where-and-how) - Issuer permissions are the mechanism that Velocity Network introduces to enable relying parties (and wallets) to determine if an issuer is an authoritative source for a particular credential. After requesting the ability to issue on the Network, the request is reviewed by Velocity Network to ensure that the issuing service parameters are within the remit of the organization’s business activities. If approved, the organization’s Velocity Network Accreditation Verifiable Credential (AVC) will be updated with its current set of permissions. - [Learn & Work Ecosystem Library Glossary](https://www.velocitynetwork.foundation/velocity-network-foundation-partners-with-the-learn-work-ecosystem-library-to-advance-credential-transparency-and-interoperability) - [Driving Value through Innovation: Verified Credential Insights from Cisive PreCheck](https://www.velocitynetwork.foundation/driving-value-through-innovation-verified-credential-insights-from-cisive-precheck) - [Digital Credentials: Enhancing Trust, Expanding Opportunity, Enabling Mobility](https://www.velocitynetwork.foundation/digital-credentials-enhancing-trust-expanding-opportunity-enabling-mobility) - [Verifiable Credentials – Bringing Trust and Truth to Talent Acquisition](https://www.velocitynetwork.foundation/verifiable-credentials-bringing-trust-and-truth-to-talent-acquisition) - [As we drive the adoption of globally mobile digital credentials, it's critical to distinguish between Trust and Quality - two distinct but equally important challenges.](https://www.velocitynetwork.foundation/as-we-drive-the-adoption-of-globally-mobile-digital-credentials-its-critical-to-distinguish-between-trust-and-quality-two-distinct-but-equally-important-challenges) - [Jim Owens Re-Elected as Chairman of the Board](https://www.velocitynetwork.foundation/jim-owens-re-elected-as-chairman-of-the-board) - We're delighted that National Student Clearinghouse's Chris Goodson has been voted onto the Velocity Network Foundation Board of Directors. - [Dr. Henry Mack joins Velocity's board](https://www.velocitynetwork.foundation/dr-henry-mack-joins-velocitys-board) - We're delighted that National Student Clearinghouse's Chris Goodson has been voted onto the Velocity Network Foundation Board of Directors. - [Robert McGough joins Velocity's board](https://www.velocitynetwork.foundation/robert-mcgough-joins-velocitys-board) - We're delighted that National Student Clearinghouse's Chris Goodson has been voted onto the Velocity Network Foundation Board of Directors. - [Dr. Deborah Everhart joins Velocity's board](https://www.velocitynetwork.foundation/dr-deborah-everhart-joins-velocitys-board) - We're delighted that National Student Clearinghouse's Chris Goodson has been voted onto the Velocity Network Foundation Board of Directors. - [Dr. Meagan Treadway joins Velocity's board](https://www.velocitynetwork.foundation/dr-meagan-treadway-joins-velocitys-board) - We're delighted that National Student Clearinghouse's Chris Goodson has been voted onto the Velocity Network Foundation Board of Directors. - [Velocity Network Foundation - MidYear Updates](https://www.velocitynetwork.foundation/velocity-network-foundation-midyear-updates-2) - [The Velocity Network Trust Framework](https://www.velocitynetwork.foundation/the-velocity-network-trust-framework) - The Trust Framework is an indispensable aspect of the Velocity Network and one of its founding principles. It is critical to understand it to have a complete view of the Network and its goals and purposes. Please watch as Velocity Head of Product and Technology Andres Olave presents an overview of the Trust Framework in the context of the Velocity Network. - [Verifiable Credentials: Trust and Truth in an AI-enabled Talent Acquisition Market  ](https://www.velocitynetwork.foundation/verifiable-credentials-trust-and-truth-in-an-ai-enabled-talent-acquisition-market) - Issuer permissions are the mechanism that Velocity Network introduces to enable relying parties (and wallets) to determine if an issuer is an authoritative source for a particular credential. After requesting the ability to issue on the Network, the request is reviewed by Velocity Network to ensure that the issuing service parameters are within the remit of the organization’s business activities. If approved, the organization’s Velocity Network Accreditation Verifiable Credential (AVC) will be updated with its current set of permissions. - [The SLAP – Requirements for Practical Verifiable Credentials   ](https://www.velocitynetwork.foundation/the-slap-requirements-for-practical-verifiable-credentials) - Issuer permissions are the mechanism that Velocity Network introduces to enable relying parties (and wallets) to determine if an issuer is an authoritative source for a particular credential. After requesting the ability to issue on the Network, the request is reviewed by Velocity Network to ensure that the issuing service parameters are within the remit of the organization’s business activities. If approved, the organization’s Velocity Network Accreditation Verifiable Credential (AVC) will be updated with its current set of permissions. - [Sertifier Joins Velocity Network Trust Framework  ](https://www.velocitynetwork.foundation/digital-credentialing-experts-1-sertifier-joins-velocity-network-trust-framework) - Issuer permissions are the mechanism that Velocity Network introduces to enable relying parties (and wallets) to determine if an issuer is an authoritative source for a particular credential. After requesting the ability to issue on the Network, the request is reviewed by Velocity Network to ensure that the issuing service parameters are within the remit of the organization’s business activities. If approved, the organization’s Velocity Network Accreditation Verifiable Credential (AVC) will be updated with its current set of permissions. - [Velocity's 2023 Recap: The Internet of Careers is LIVE!](https://www.velocitynetwork.foundation/velocitys-2023-recap-the-internet-of-careers-is-live) - 2023 has been a momentous year for the Velocity Network Foundation. A year in which the Internet of Careers has gone LIVE! - [India Blockchain Alliance to champion the deployment of Velocity Network in India to accelerate local job market into the future.](https://www.velocitynetwork.foundation/india-blockchain-alliance-to-champion-the-deployment-of-velocity-network-in-india-to-accelerate-local-job-market-into-the-future) - India Blockchain Alliance (IBA) is a not-for-profit organization that promotes evidence-based adoption of Blockchain and Distributed Ledger Technologies (DLT) across the public and private sectors in India. - [Authoritative Sources for Verifiable Credentials - Part 3](https://www.velocitynetwork.foundation/authoritative-sources-for-verifiable-credentials) - Issuer permissions are the mechanism that Velocity Network introduces to enable relying parties (and wallets) to determine if an issuer is an authoritative source for a particular credential. After requesting the ability to issue on the Network, the request is reviewed by Velocity Network to ensure that the issuing service parameters are within the remit of the organization’s business activities. If approved, the organization’s Velocity Network Accreditation Verifiable Credential (AVC) will be updated with its current set of permissions. - [Velocity Network's Architecture for Issuer Trust - Part 2](https://www.velocitynetwork.foundation/velocity-networks-architecture-for-issuer-trust) - Velocity Network aims to migrate career data to a three-party data exchange model with reliable data. This architecture is key to the revolution in career data that is waiting to happen. Without the three-party model, relying parties must create API integrations with a source of trusted digitized data from a single, often monopolistic, trusted issuer. - [Empowering Self-Sovereign Identity With Trusted Credentials: Exploring Velocity Network Checks - Part 1](https://www.velocitynetwork.foundation/empowering-self-sovereign-identity-with-trusted-credentials-exploring-velocity-network-checks) - Self-sovereign identity centers on placing data control squarely in the hands of individuals. The goal is to rectify a mistake that has grown exponentially since the late 90s—the dominance of certain companies over personal information. The current model has data providers sending to data consumers directly, for the most part, with little to no consent from the data subjects themselves in the process. - [Velocity: The Next Gen Public Infrastructure for Workforce Credential Verification](https://www.velocitynetwork.foundation/velocity-the-next-gen-public-infrastructure-for-workforce-credential-verification) - Dror Gurevich, our CEO has joined Trevor Schachner at SHRM for an exciting episode of SHRM’s WorkplaceTech Spotlight, a SHRM podcast. - [Jen Berres & Mike Andrus on why HCA Healthcare is adopting verifiable digital credentials](https://www.velocitynetwork.foundation/jen-berres-mike-andrus-on-why-hca-healthcare-is-adopting-verifiable-digital-credentials) - On Mar. 8, 2024, HCA Healthcare’s Senior Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer, Jen Berres, and Vice President of Operations and Technology, Mike Andrus, joined Velocity’s Co-founder and Head of Ecosystem, Etan Bernstein, to discuss the verifiable digital credential movement, the value to healthcare organizations in particular, and the opportunity to work together to solve for an HR challenge that all industries face. - [Education Ecosystem Launch: Highlights Video](https://www.velocitynetwork.foundation/education-ecosystem-launch-highlights-video) - In November 2023, we hosted our Education Ecosystem launch event, featuring leading figures from the worlds of education and employment. Watch the highlights to discover the role Velocity is playing in unifying credentials and why members are so active in building solutions on the Network. - [NSC's Chris Goodson joins Velocity's board](https://www.velocitynetwork.foundation/nscs-chris-goodson-joins-velocitys-board) - We're delighted that National Student Clearinghouse's Chris Goodson has been voted onto the Velocity Network Foundation Board of Directors. - [Live event with Randstad and Rabobank](https://www.velocitynetwork.foundation/live-event-with-randstad-and-rabobank) - On March 19th, discover how the Dutch Banking industry is using verifiable credentials to accelerate the shift to a skills-based economy. - [Neeyamo trailblazes the use of the Internet of Careers® in India](https://www.velocitynetwork.foundation/neeyamo-trailblazes-the-use-of-the-internet-of-careers-in-india) - Neeyamo trailblazes the use of the blockchain-based Internet of Careers® in India to accelerate background screening. - [Gianna Pfifner joins Velocity's board](https://www.velocitynetwork.foundation/gianna-pfifner-joins-velocitys-board) - Congratulations to Gianna Pfiffner, who has been voted on to the Velocity Network Foundation Board. - [Marc Jansen joins Velocity's board](https://www.velocitynetwork.foundation/marc-jansen-joins-velocitys-board) - We're pleased to announce that Velocity Network Foundation members have voted Marc Jansen onto the Board of Directors. - [Trellis Strategies joins Velocity](https://www.velocitynetwork.foundation/trellis-strategies-joins-velocity) - We’re delighted to welcome Velocity Network Foundation’s newest member, Trellis Strategies, a leading strategic research and consulting firm focused on advancing postsecondary education and strengthening the workforce. - [Velocity's Etan Bernstein features in Polygon webinar](https://www.velocitynetwork.foundation/velocitys-etan-bernstein-features-in-polygon-webinar) - Velocity's co-founder and Head of Ecosystem Etan Bernstein joins a panel hosted by Polygon ID on “The Future of Digital Identity: Identity Ecosystem”. - [Michelle Ainsworth joins Velocity's board](https://www.velocitynetwork.foundation/michelle-ainsworth-joins-velocitys-board) - We're delighted that Michelle Ainsworth has been voted on to Velocity Network Foundation's Board of Directors. - [2024 Velocity for Startups Program](https://www.velocitynetwork.foundation/2024-velocity-for-startups-program) - Our next Velocity for Startups cohort launches soon. The program's objective is to infuse greater innovation into the work of Velocity Network Foundation. - [NYC Assembly '23: Highlights Video](https://www.velocitynetwork.foundation/nyc-assembly-23-highlights-video) - In June 2023 in New York City, trailblazers from around the world gathered to showcase the innovative use cases they have built on Velocity Network™ and discuss the path forward to drive this once-in-generation revolution of the education and job markets. - [DEMO: Greenlight's Shrikant Jannu on the path from education to work](https://www.velocitynetwork.foundation/greenlight-shrikant-jannu) - On the 14th of November, 2023, Velocity Network Foundation hosted our Education Ecosystem event, focusing on how Velocity members are working on the Network to build solutions to common problems and improve opportunities for individuals and organizations. Watch Greenlight Credentials Chief Product Officer, Shrikant Jannu's demo here. - [Beyond Academics' Matt Alex's keynote from Velocity's Education Ecosystem event](https://www.velocitynetwork.foundation/beyond-academics-matt-alexs-keynote-from-velocitys-education-ecosystem-event) - On the 14th of November, 2023, Velocity Network Foundation hosted our Education Ecosystem event, focusing on how Velocity members are working on the Network to build solutions to common problems and improve opportunities for individuals and organizations. Watch Beyond Academics Co-Founder Matt Alex's keynote here. - [DEMO: Talview's Sanjoe Jose on talent assessment](https://www.velocitynetwork.foundation/demo-talviews-sanjoe-jose-on-talent-assessment-2) - On the 14th of November, 2023, Velocity Network Foundation hosted our Education Ecosystem event, focusing on how Velocity members are working on the Network to build solutions to common problems and improve opportunities for individuals and organizations. Watch Talview CEO Sanjoe Jose's demo here. - [Education Design Lab's Bill Hughes' keynote from Velocity's Education Ecosystem event](https://www.velocitynetwork.foundation/education-design-labs-bill-hughes-keynote-from-velocitys-education-ecosystem-event) - On the 8th of November, Velocity Network Foundation hosted our Education Ecosystem event, focusing on why the work of Velocity is so important and relevant to both the employment and education sectors. Watch Education Design Lab's CEO & President Bill Hughes' keynote here. - [DEMO: SmartResume's Ian Davidson on talent matching](https://www.velocitynetwork.foundation/demo-smartresumes-ian-davidson-on-talent-matching) - On the 14th of November, 2023, Velocity Network Foundation hosted our Education Ecosystem event, focusing on how Velocity members are working on the Network to build solutions to common problems and improve opportunities for individuals and organizations. Watch SmartResume's Chief Growth Officer Ian Davidson's demo here. - [DEMO: Nuevosmedios' Enrique José Peña Fajardo on learning management systems](https://www.velocitynetwork.foundation/demo-nuevosmedios-enrique-jose-pena-fajardo-on-learning-management-systems) - On the 14th of November, 2023, Velocity Network Foundation hosted our Education Ecosystem event, focusing on how Velocity members are working on the Network to build solutions to common problems and improve opportunities for individuals and organizations. Watch Nuevosmedios CTO Kike's demo here. - [DEMO: Credential Engine's Deborah Everhart on semantic interoperability](https://www.velocitynetwork.foundation/demo-credential-engines-deborah-everhart-on-semantic-interoperability) - On the 14th of November, 2023, Velocity Network Foundation hosted our Education Ecosystem event, focusing on how Velocity members are working on the Network to build solutions to common problems and improve opportunities for individuals and organizations. Watch Credential Engine Chief Strategy Officer Deborah Everhart's demo here. - [DEMO: Sertifier's Arda Helvacılar on cross-border mobility](https://www.velocitynetwork.foundation/demo-sertifiers-arda-helvacilar-on-cross-border-mobility) - On the 14th of November, 2023, Velocity Network Foundation hosted our Education Ecosystem event, focusing on how Velocity members are working on the Network to build solutions to common problems and improve opportunities for individuals and organizations. Watch Sertifier CEO Arda Helvacılar's demo here. - [Getting people into the right jobs faster](https://www.velocitynetwork.foundation/getting-people-into-the-right-jobs-faster-the-employer-perspective) - On the 8th of November, Velocity Network Foundation hosted our Education Ecosystem event, focusing on why the work of Velocity is so important and relevant to both the employment and education sectors. Watch the employer's perspective panel moderated by Ollie Henderson and featuring Alex Chudnovsky (SAP), Mike Andrus (HCA Healthcare) and Zach Daigle (Precheck, a Cisive company). - [A unified approach to verifying education and skills](https://www.velocitynetwork.foundation/a-unified-approach-to-verifying-education-and-skills) - On the 8th of November, Velocity Network Foundation hosted our Education Ecosystem event, focusing on why the work of Velocity is so important and relevant to both the employment and education sectors. Watch the education community's perspective panel moderated by Ollie Henderson and featuring Kacey Thorn (Western Governors University), Meagan Treadway (Grand Valley State University) and Mike Simmons (AACRAO). - [Velocity CEO Dror Gurevich introduces Education Ecosystem Event](https://www.velocitynetwork.foundation/velocity-ceo-dror-gurevich-introduces-education-ecosystem-event) - On the 8th of November, Velocity Network Foundation hosted our Education Ecosystem event, focusing on why the work of Velocity is so important and relevant to both the employment and education sectors. Watch Velocity CEO Dror Gurevich's opening keynote here. - [DEMO: A user’s experience on Velocity](https://www.velocitynetwork.foundation/demo-a-users-experience-on-velocity) - On the 8th of November, Velocity Network Foundation hosted our Education Ecosystem event, focusing on why the work of Velocity is so important and relevant to both the employment and education sectors. Watch Velocity's Head of Ecosystem Etan Bernstein demo the user’s experience on Velocity. - [Watch part two of our Education Ecosystem event](https://www.velocitynetwork.foundation/watch-part-two-of-our-education-ecosystem-event) - On Tuesday November 14th, we hosted the second part of our Education Ecosystem event, featuring speakers from Beyond Academics, Credential Engine, Education Design Lab, Greenlight Credentials, Nuevosmedios, Sertifier, SmartResume and Talview. - [Cisive trailblazes the use of the Internet of Careers® in India](https://www.velocitynetwork.foundation/cisive-trailblazes-the-use-of-blockchain-based-internet-of-careers-in-india) - Velocity Network Foundation®, a global non-profit technology shared today that Cisive, a global leader in compliance-driven human capital management and risk management solutions, is set to transform the landscape of background screening in India by harnessing the power of Velocity Network's revolutionary blockchain-based Internet of Careers®. - [Watch part one of our Education Ecosystem event](https://www.velocitynetwork.foundation/watch-part-one-of-our-education-ecosystem-event) - On Wednesday November 8th, we hosted the first part of our Education Ecosystem event, featuring speakers from AACRAO, Cisive, HCA Healthcare, Grand Valley State University, SAP and Western Governors University. - [Interview with Sertifier's Arda Helvacılar](https://www.velocitynetwork.foundation/6490-2) - Ahead of the upcoming Velocity Education Cluster event taking place on the 8th and 14th of November, you can watch this interview with one of our speakers, Sertifier CEO, Arda Helvacılar. He sat down with Ollie Henderson at the Velocity General Assembly 2023 in New York City. - [Interview with HCA's Mike Andrus](https://www.velocitynetwork.foundation/interview-with-hcas-mike-andrus) - Ahead of the upcoming Velocity Education Cluster event taking place on the 8th and 14th of November, you can watch this interview with one of our speakers, Vice President of Shared Operations at HCA Healthcare, Mike Andrus. He sat down with Ollie Henderson at the Velocity General Assembly 2023 in New York City. - [Interview with Cisive's Zach Daigle](https://www.velocitynetwork.foundation/interview-with-cisives-zach-daigle) - Ahead of the upcoming Velocity Education Cluster event taking place on the 8th and 14th of November, you can watch this interview with one of our speakers, Zach Daigle, President at Precheck (a Cisive company). He sat down with Ollie Henderson at the Velocity General Assembly 2023 in New York City. - [Interview with AACRAO's Mike Simmons](https://www.velocitynetwork.foundation/interview-with-aacraos-mike-simmons) - Ahead of the upcoming Velocity Education Cluster event taking place on the 8th and 14th of November, you can watch this interview with one of our speakers, Mike Simmons, Strategic Partnerships and Business Development at AACRAO . He sat down with Ollie Henderson at the Velocity General Assembly 2023 in New York City. - [Interview with SAP's Alex Chudnovsky](https://www.velocitynetwork.foundation/interview-with-saps-alex-chudnovsky) - Ahead of the upcoming Velocity Education Cluster event taking place on the 8th and 14th of November, you can watch this interview with one of our speakers, Alex Chudnovsky, Vice President, Product Strategy at SAP. He sat down with Ollie Henderson at the Velocity General Assembly 2023 in New York City . - [Aspire Ability joins the latest Velocity for Startups Cohort](https://www.velocitynetwork.foundation/aspire-ability-joins-the-latest-velocity-for-startups-cohort) - Velocity Network Foundation (VNF) is pleased to announce and welcome Aspire Ability as one of its Members via the Velocity for Startups Program. Aspire Ability is a Community Talent Marketplace solution for competency-based Job Seekers and Employers. The organization focuses on underserved and underrepresented communities - [Micro-Credential Multiverse joins the latest Velocity for Startups Cohort](https://www.velocitynetwork.foundation/micro-credential-multiverse-joins-the-latest-velocity-for-startups-cohort) - Micro-credential Multiverse has joined the Velocity Network Foundation as part of the Velocity for Startups program. Micro-credential Multiverse specializes in strategic advising and creating industry-leading digital credentialing ecosystems that empower learners, elevate brands, and maximize impact by uniting learning experiences with career opportunities. - [Territorium joins the latest Velocity for Startups cohort](https://www.velocitynetwork.foundation/territorium-joins-the-latest-velocity-for-startups-cohort) - Territorium, has become the newest member of the Velocity Network Foundation as part of the Velocity for Startups program. Territorium is a global education technology leader with over 12 million users worldwide,Earlier this year, Territorium launched LifeJourney, an AI-powered toolkit designed to facilitate the intersections and transitions between K-12, higher education, and workforce readiness. - [Good4Work joins the latest Velocity for Startups cohort](https://www.velocitynetwork.foundation/good4work-joins-the-latest-velocity-for-startups-cohort) - We’ve just welcomed a new cohort of startups to the Velocity Network Foundation, including Good4Work. The Velocity for Startups program objective is to infuse greater innovation into the work of Velocity Network Foundation. - [Pruuvn joins the latest Velocity for Startups cohort](https://www.velocitynetwork.foundation/pruuvn-joins-the-latest-velocity-for-startups-cohort) - As a member of the latest Velocity for Startups cohort, Pruuvn has become a Velocity Network Foundation member. Pruuvn® leverages AI and blockchain technology to simplify contractor verification, onboarding, and compliance from multiple steps to one click. - [Werkx joins the latest Velocity for Startups cohort](https://www.velocitynetwork.foundation/werkx-joins-the-latest-velocity-for-startups-cohort) - Velocity Network Foundation has just welcomed a new cohort of companies to the Velocity for Startups programme, including Werkx, a two-sided job marketplace that verifies a candidate's credentials upfront to create a faster hiring process and promote a more reliable workforce. - [Velocity welcomes 6 new members to the Velocity for Startups program](https://www.velocitynetwork.foundation/velocity-welcomes-six-new-members-of-the-velocity-for-startups-program) - Six new members have joined Velocity as part of the Velocity for Startups program. - [NYC Assembly '23: Velocity Network™: Latest and Greatest](https://www.velocitynetwork.foundation/nyc-assembly-23-velocity-network-latest-and-greatest) - Velocity Network Foundation CEO, Dror Gurevich's keynote from the 2023 General Assembly in New York City - [Velocity General Assembly '23: Accelerating deployment and improving end-user adoption](https://www.velocitynetwork.foundation/velocity-general-assembly-23-accelerating-deployment-and-improving-end-user-adoption) - Velocity Network Foundation's Head of Ecosystem, Etan Bernstein, discusses the resources available to members to help accelerate deployment and improve end-user adoption. - [Velocity Network Foundation® Rolls Out Notary Issuer Accreditation Program](https://www.velocitynetwork.foundation/velocity-network-foundation-rolls-out-notary-issuer-accreditation-program) - The Velocity Network Foundation® is taking another groundbreaking step to drive global adoption of verifiable career and education credentials by launcing a Notary Issuer Accreditation Program. - [Velocity General Assembly '23: Education Cluster Ecosystem](https://www.velocitynetwork.foundation/velocity-general-assembly-23-education-cluster-ecosystem) - Velocity's Naomi Szekeres leads the Education Cluster Ecosystem meeting at the 2023 General Assembly. - [Velocity General Assembly '23: US Healthcare Ecosystem](https://www.velocitynetwork.foundation/velocity-general-assembly-23-us-healthcare-ecosystem) - Velocity's Raj Chopra leads the US Healthcare Cluster Ecosystem meeting. - [Velocity General Assembly '23: Standards Committee: Credential Schemas & Data Standards](https://www.velocitynetwork.foundation/velocity-general-assembly-23-standards-committee-credential-schemas-data-standards) - Joynd COO Rick Barfoot discusses credential schemas and data standards - [Velocity General Assembly '23: Career Wallets on Velocity Network™](https://www.velocitynetwork.foundation/velocity-general-assembly-23-career-wallets-on-velocity-network) - Velocity's CTO Andres Olave explores digital wallets on the Velocity Network™. - [Velocity General Assembly '23: Primary, Identity and Notary Issuers: Governance and Accreditations](https://www.velocitynetwork.foundation/velocity-general-assembly-23-primary-identity-and-notary-issuers-governance-and-accreditations) - Schellmann's Scott Perry and Velocity's CTO Andres Olave explore the governance and accreditation of primary, identity and notary issuers. - [Velocity General Assembly '23: Achieving data interoperability across the global labor market](https://www.velocitynetwork.foundation/velocity-general-assembly-23-achieving-data-interoperability-across-the-global-labor-market) - Velocity Network Foundation CEO Dror Gurevich explains what it really takes to achieve data interoperability across the global labor market. - [Velocity General Assembly '23: Linked open data and semantic interoperability](https://www.velocitynetwork.foundation/velocity-general-assembly-23-linked-open-data-and-semantic-interoperability) - Deb Everhart, Chief Strategy Officer at Credentials Engine presents at the Velocity General Assembly 2023 on 'Making sense of credentials: Linked open data & semantic interoperability'. - [Velocity General Assembly '23: HCA Healthcare trailblazes the use of Velocity Network™](https://www.velocitynetwork.foundation/velocity-general-assembly-23-hca-healthcare-trailblazes-the-use-of-velocity-network) - Velocity Network Foundation's Head of Ecosystem, Etan Bernstein speaks with HCA Healthcare's Jennifer Berres and Mike Andrus at Velocity General Assembly 2023. They discuss how HCA is pioneering the use of verifiable credentials to background screen and onboard nurses to reduce time-to-hire from weeks to minutes. - [Velocity General Assembly '23: The next-gen data utility layer for the global job market](https://www.velocitynetwork.foundation/velocity-general-assembly-23-the-next-gen-data-utility-layer-for-the-global-job-market) - Velocity Network Foundation Chairman of the Board Jim Owens discusses the progress made and opportunities being created by Velocity in his keynote at the 2023 General Assembly. - [Velocity General Assembly '23: Honoring Juneteenth](https://www.velocitynetwork.foundation/velocity-general-assembly-23-honoring-juneteenth) - This year, the Velocity Network Foundation General Assembly began on the 18th of June in New York City. The 18th of June also marks Juneteenth, a US federal holiday commemorating the end of slavery in the United States. To honor Juneteenth, it was our pleasure to welcome Donald 'DJ' Mitchell Jr, PhD, VP for Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Molloy University, as a keynote speaker. - [Velocity General Assembly '23: Announcing new functionality on Velocity Network™](https://www.velocitynetwork.foundation/velocity-general-assembly-23-announcing-new-functionality-on-velocity-network) - Andres Olave, Velocity Network Foundation CTO, announces new functionality on the Velocity Network™. - [Velocity General Assembly '23: Key takeaways from interviews with members on adoption](https://www.velocitynetwork.foundation/velocity-general-assembly-23-key-takeaways-from-interviews-with-members-on-adoption) - Ximo Soler, Chair of Velocity Network Foundation's Adoption Committee, shares key takeaways from interviews he's conducted with members. - [NYC Assembly '23: Jeff Schwartz on building robust workforce ecosystems in today’s digital era](https://www.velocitynetwork.foundation/nyc-assembly-23-jeff-schwartz-on-building-robust-workforce-ecosystems-in-todays-digital-era) - At the Velocity Network Foundation General Assembly 2023, Jeff Schwartz opened the second day with a keynote exploring workforce ecosystems and the role of verifiable credentials. - [NYC Assembly '23: From local pilots to mass adoption of verifiable credentials](https://www.velocitynetwork.foundation/nyc-assembly-23-from-local-pilots-to-mass-adoption-of-verifiable-credentials) - Panel on driving mass adoption of verifiable credentials, hosted by Velocity Network Foundation's CEO, Dror Gurevich. - [NYC Assembly '23: Builders Stage - Aon, Azilen, Greenlight Credentials, Korn Ferry](https://www.velocitynetwork.foundation/nyc-assembly-23-builders-stage-aon-azilen-greenlight-credentials-korn-ferry) - On the Builders Stage at the Velocity General Assembly 2023, demos from Aon, Azilen, Greenlight Credentials and Korn Ferry showed how they are integrating their technology solutions with the Velocity Network™. - [NYC Assembly '23: Trailblazers Challenge](https://www.velocitynetwork.foundation/nyc-assembly-23-trailblazers-challenge) - During the build-up to the Velocity General Assembly 2023, members competed in the Trailblazer Challenge, designed to encourage and reward those who are helping to bootstrap momentum by engaging as many individuals as possible to download a Velocity Career Wallet and claim career and education credentials. - [NYC Assembly '23: Powering up the global workforce](https://www.velocitynetwork.foundation/nyc-assembly-23-powering-up-the-global-workforce) - Panel discussion on Global Adoption with Velocity Advisory Board members from the 2023 General Assembly in New York City. - [NYC Assembly '23: Builders Stage - Jobvite, Infor & Cisive / PreCheck](https://www.velocitynetwork.foundation/nyc-assembly-23-builders-stage-jobvite-infor-cisive-precheck) - On the Builders Stage at the Velocity General Assembly 2023, demo's from Jobvite, Infor and Cisive / PreCheck showed how they are integrating their technology solutions with the Velocity Network™ to support hiring and onboarding. - [NYC Assembly '23: Velocity Network™ can power up the global education system](https://www.velocitynetwork.foundation/nyc-assembly-23-velocity-network-can-power-up-the-global-education-system) - Panel discussion with Velocity Advisory Board members from the 2023 General Assembly in New York City. - [NYC Assembly '23: Full Program](https://www.velocitynetwork.foundation/nyc-assembly-23-full-program) - Full Program for the Velocity General Assembly 2023 - [Velocity Network Foundation® General Assembly 2023](https://www.velocitynetwork.foundation/velocity-network-foundation-general-assembly-2023) - Velocity Network Foundation® is hosting its 2023 General Assembly this June in New York City. - [NYC Assembly '23: Fireside Chat with HCA Healthcare CHRO, Jennifer Berres](https://www.velocitynetwork.foundation/nyc-assembly-23-fireside-chat-with-hca-healthcare-chro-jennifer-berres) - On the 19th of June 2023 in New York City, Jennifer Berres, Senior Vice President and CHRO of HCA Healthcare spoke at the Velocity General Assembly. - [Insights from Aon, Jobvite and SAP on the Velocity Network Podcast](https://www.velocitynetwork.foundation/insights-from-aon-jobvite-and-sap-on-the-velocity-network-podcast) - In less then 2 weeks, the Velocity Network Foundation General Assembly 2023 will welcome members from around the world, including today's three podcast guests from Aon, Jobvite and SAP. Ahead of the once annual opportunity to congregate and collaborate with the trailblazers shaping the future of work, we're resharing conversations Ollie Henderson had with: Alex Chudnovsky, Vice President of Product Strategy at SAP Jouko van Aggelen, Chief Portfolio & Innovation Officer at Aon Assessment Solutions Andrew Cunsolo, Senior Director of Product Management at Jobvite - [Velocity's Etan Bernstein at SHRM '23 Conference](https://www.velocitynetwork.foundation/velocitys-etan-bernstein-at-shrm-23-conference) - After what's proven a remarkable year of innovation and progress among member organizations, Velocity's Etan Bernstein will be at SHRM23 in Las Vegas in 2 weeks' time. If you'd like to connect and discuss how verifiable career credentials are creating new opportunities for HR professionals and employers, as well as millions of workers globally, then do reach out to him. - [walt.id's Dominik Beron on the Velocity Network Podcast](https://www.velocitynetwork.foundation/walt-ids-dominik-beron-on-the-velocity-network-podcast) - As walt.id's Dominik Beron explains in today's Velocity Network Foundation podcast, the potential of verifiable credentials to help solve digital identify issues are limitless. - [Nuevosmedios launch Knowkee wallet on the App Store](https://www.velocitynetwork.foundation/nuevosmedios-launch-knowkee-wallet-on-the-app-store) - Over the past few months, the rate of innovation on Velocity has accelerated, driven by members like Nuevosmedios. In Neuvosmedios' case, their career wallet - Knowkee - went live on the Apple App Store last week. Their work has already enabled 8 more organizations based in Latin America to issue verifiable credentials. - [Vizzibl join Velocity](https://www.velocitynetwork.foundation/vizzibl-join-velocity) - We're delighted to welcome Vizzibl.io as the newest member of the Velocity Network Foundation. Vizzibl is an EdTech startup focused on tech equality and removing barriers to employment and professional advancement. - [What will you experience at the Velocity General Assembly '23?](https://www.velocitynetwork.foundation/what-will-you-experience-at-the-velocity-general-assembly-23) - What will you experience if you attend the Velocity Network Foundation's General Assembly '23 in New York City on the 19th and 20th of June? In today's Velocity podcast, Ollie Henderson breaks it down. - [Sertifier joins Velocity](https://www.velocitynetwork.foundation/sertifier-joins-velocity) - We are thrilled to announce Sertifier as the newest member of the Velocity Network Foundation. Sertifier is helping revolutionize how skills are recognized and shared by empowering empower organizations to create, manage, and verify digital certificates and badges. - [WEC's John Healy on the Velocity Network Podcast](https://www.velocitynetwork.foundation/wecs-john-healy-on-the-velocity-network-podcast) - John Healy is the latest guest on the Velocity Network Foundation Podcast. As well as sharing his expert view on the opportunities verifiable credentials are creating for organizations and individuals, John explains why he's excited about attending General Assembly in New York City. - [Aon named in Forbes Blockchain 50 list for 2023 for it's use of Velocity Network™](https://www.velocitynetwork.foundation/aons-named-in-forbes-blockchain-50-list-for-2023-for-its-use-of-velocity-network) - Check out how Aon has been recognized by Forbes for its use of Velocity Network™ to help clients meet their biggest needs and build a more resilient workforce. - [CV Wallet joins the Velocity Network Foundation](https://www.velocitynetwork.foundation/cv-wallet-joins-the-velocity-network-foundation) - We're thrilled to welcome CV Wallet as the latest addition to the Velocity Network Foundation! - [SHRM's Guillermo Corea on the Velocity Podcast](https://www.velocitynetwork.foundation/shrms-guillermo-corea-on-the-velocity-podcast) - We're counting down to the Velocity Network Foundation General Assembly on 19th-20th June in NYC, by featuring the conference's trailblazing speakers - on today's pod is SHRM's Guillermo Corea! - [Credential Engine's Deb Everhart of the Velocity Podcast](https://www.velocitynetwork.foundation/credential-engines-deb-everhart-of-the-velocity-podcast) - As we build up to June's Velocity General Assembly in NYC, the Velocity podcasts features the innovators behind our mission to revolutionize the labor market - this week Deborah Everhart! - [European Digital Identity and the Velocity Network: Building a Secure Future for Digital Credentials  ](https://www.velocitynetwork.foundation/european-digital-identity-and-the-velocity-network-building-a-secure-future-for-digital-credentials) - In this blog post, we explore the intersection of the ARF, European Digital Identity (EUDI) Wallets, and the Velocity Network, and how these entities align to create a secure and efficient digital identity ecosystem. - [Talview becomes India's 1st issuer of verifiable credentials](https://www.velocitynetwork.foundation/talview-becomes-indias-1st-issuer-of-verifiable-credentials) - It's another landmark day for the Velocity Network Foundation, as Talview becomes India's 1st issuer of verifiable credentials! - [Nuevosmedios launches Latin America's 1st career wallet](https://www.velocitynetwork.foundation/nuevosmedios-launches-latin-americas-1st-career-wallet) - [EBSCO joins Velocity](https://www.velocitynetwork.foundation/ebsco-joins-velocity) - We're delighted to welcome EBSCO Information Services as the newest member of the Velocity Network Foundation! EBSCO Information Services is the leading provider of information resources for institutions including discovery, journal and e-package services, research databases, e-books, digital archives, healthcare resources, corporate resources, readers’ advisory and more. - [Nuevosmedios launches 1st Spanish-language career wallet on Velocity](https://www.velocitynetwork.foundation/nuevosmedios-launches-1st-spanish-language-career-wallet-on-velocity) - Nuevosmedios has launched the first Spanish-language Career Wallet on Velocity Network! We’re thrilled that Knowkee is now live on Google Play Store. - [Announcing: The Trailblazers' Challenge](https://www.velocitynetwork.foundation/announcing-the-jumpstart-reward-program) - Earn up to 250,000 USD and a place on the Trailblazers Leaderboard by issuing career and education credentials. - [Legal Dive publishes article on Velocity](https://www.velocitynetwork.foundation/legal-dive-publishes-article-on-velocity) - Legal Dive has published an article featuring the benefits of verifiable credentials on the experience of candidates and employers. - [American Council on Education joins Velocity](https://www.velocitynetwork.foundation/american-council-on-education-joins-velocity) - We’re delighted to welcome the American Council on Education (ACE) as the Velocity Network Foundation’s newest member! - [Talview CEO Sanjoe Tom Jose has been elected to the Velocity Network Foundation board](https://www.velocitynetwork.foundation/talview-ceo-sanjoe-tom-jose-has-been-elected-to-the-velocity-network-foundation-board) - Speaking about his appointment, Sanjoe explained: "In the past decade, Talview has become the leading provider of interviewing and assessment solutions in IT services. We want to use the Internet of Careers® and the Velocity Network to improve the hiring process by creating a talent exchange for IT services." - [University of the People joins Velocity](https://www.velocitynetwork.foundation/university-of-the-people-joins-velocity) - We're delighted to welcome University of the People (UoPeople) as the newest member of the Velocity Network Foundation! - [Dror features on the Disruptive WorkTech webcast](https://www.velocitynetwork.foundation/dror-features-on-the-disruptive-worktech-webcast) - Last Thursday, Andrew Spence interviewed Velocity Network Foundation CEO Dror Gurevich for BrightTALK's brand-new monthly Tech Disruptors series. - [Western Governors University joins Velocity](https://www.velocitynetwork.foundation/western-governors-university-joins-velocity) - [SHRM: "Are digital wallets the future of hiring?"](https://www.velocitynetwork.foundation/shrm-are-digital-wallets-the-future-of-hiring) - As this article from SHRM's HR Magazine Spring 2023 edition explains, digital wallets and verified credentials are revolutionizing the labor market. - [AACRAO joins the Velocity Network Foundation](https://www.velocitynetwork.foundation/aacrao-joins-the-velocity-network-foundation) - More exciting news for the Velocity community as we welcome another new member, AACRAO! AACRAO is a nonprofit, voluntary, professional association of more than 11,000 higher education professionals in admissions and enrollment management who represent approximately 2,600 institutions in more than 40 countries. - [Join our new Education Cluster](https://www.velocitynetwork.foundation/join-our-new-education-cluster) - If you're interested in finding out more and empowering individuals, businesses, and educational institutions then please get in touch with Naomi Szekeres and join the movement. - [GreenLight Credentials CEO Manoj Kutty joins the Velocity Network Foundation board.](https://www.velocitynetwork.foundation/greenlight-credentials-ceo-manoj-kutty-joins-the-velocity-network-foundation-board) - GreenLight Credentials CEO Manoj Kutty will bring his extensive experience and valuable expertise to helping achieve our mission of reinventing how career records are shared across the global labor market. - [Tarandeep Singh presents Aon's plans to leverage the Internet of Careers®](https://www.velocitynetwork.foundation/tarandeep-singh-pressents-aons-plans-to-leverage-the-internet-of-careers) - In today's Velocity Network podcast, you can hear Aon's Tarandeep Singh's presentation from the recent India IT Services Ecosystem launch event. - [InformData COO Bill Wilder joins the Velocity Network Foundation board](https://www.velocitynetwork.foundation/informdata-coo-bill-wilder-joins-the-velocity-network-foundation-board) - We're excited to announce that InformData COO Bill Wilder has been voted on to the Velocity Network Foundation board. Speaking about his appointment, Bill explained: "I am excited to work with the Velocity Network, which has brought an innovative approach to streamlining this historically laborious and costly component." - [Cecile Alper-Leroux joins the Velocity Network Foundation Executive board](https://www.velocitynetwork.foundation/cecile-alper-leroux-joins-the-velocity-network-foundation-executive-board) - We’re delighted to announce that Cecile Alper-Leroux has been voted onto the Velocity Network Foundation Executive board! Drawing on her extensive experience in human capital management at organizations like UKG, Ultimate Software and Lawson Software, Cecile will play a valuable role in our mission to build the Internet of Careers®, using open, trusted, and self-sovereign blockchain technology. - [New podcast episode: India IT Services panel discussion](https://www.velocitynetwork.foundation/new-podcast-episode-india-it-services-panel-discussion) - Interested in the future of work, hiring, talent and skills? Enjoy listening to podcasts? Then tune in to the latest episode of the Velocity Network podcast, hosted by Ollie Henderson. - [InformData joins Velocity](https://www.velocitynetwork.foundation/informdata-joins-velocity) - "InformData is a recognized leader in traditional resume verification data methods and is committed to being on the cutting edge of innovation for alternative methods, such as Velocity, to streamline the process for both consumers and the those who use this information to determine eligibility for hiring, leasing, access, etc. We look forward to sharing our industry expertise and learning from other innovators to solve the inefficiencies of manual verification." - [Hear speakers from Cisive, foundit, HireRight and SAP on the Velocity podcast.](https://www.velocitynetwork.foundation/hear-expert-speakers-from-cisive-foundit-hireright-and-sap-on-the-velocity-podcast) - In today's episode, you can hear the panel discussion from our recent India IT Services Ecosystem launch event. Moderated by Velocity Network Foundation's Head of Marketing, Ollie Henderson, the panel features: James Hunsrao (Cisive), Meeta Karant (foundit), Marcel Solomon (HireRight), Praveen Rao (SAP) - [Education Design Lab joins Velocity](https://www.velocitynetwork.foundation/education-design-lab-join-velocity) - This week, we launched our new Education Cluster, which was the perfect opportunity to welcome Velocity Network Foundation’s newest member - Education Design Lab! Education Design Lab is a non-profit that designs, tests, and implements unique higher education models that address the rapidly changing economy and emerging technology opportunities. - [Jim Owens becomes Velocity Network Foundation's Board Chairman](https://www.velocitynetwork.foundation/jim-owens-becomes-velocity-network-foundations-board-chairman) - "I am elated to continue serving on the Board as Chairman and a non-affiliated board member. I was one of the first founding members of the Foundation with Cisive, and am excited to participate in this once-in-a-generation revolution that will transform the way individuals navigate their careers and how employers make talent-related decisions," said Owens. - [EkStep Foundation's Gaurav Gupta on the Velocity podcast](https://www.velocitynetwork.foundation/ekstep-foundations-gaurav-gupta-on-the-velocity-podcast) - As today’s Velocity podcast guest Gaurav Gupta of The EkStep Foundation explains, the greatest unlock from using verifiable credentials comes from the trust it brings to education, skills and hiring. - [Azilen Technologies CEO Naresh Prajapati to speak at our India launch event](https://www.velocitynetwork.foundation/azilen-technologies-ceo-naresh-prajapati-to-speak-at-our-india-launch-event) - At our upcoming event, Naresh Prajapati will share his insights. As an experienced technical founder and the CEO of Azilen Technologies, Naresh offers a unique perspective on how verifiable credentials remove friction from the hiring process. - [foundit's Meeta Karanth on the Velocity Podcast](https://www.velocitynetwork.foundation/foundits-meeta-karant-on-the-velocity-podcast) - Meeta Karanth is Vice President of foundit, formerly known as Monster APAC & ME. In this podcast conversation with Ollie Henderson, Meeta explains how verifiable credentials help organizations identify the right people and ensure they have the requisite skills. - [Aon Assessment's Tarandeep Singh on the Velocity podcast](https://www.velocitynetwork.foundation/aon-assessments-tarandeep-singh-on-the-velocity-podcast) - "At scale, Velocity could create a flat talent world." Incredible insights from Aon's Tarandeep Singh on today's pod. In this conversation with Ollie Henderson, Taran shares why verifiable credentials can contribute to democratizing career opportunities. - [Credential Engine CEO Scott Cheney joins Velocity board](https://www.velocitynetwork.foundation/credential-engine-ceo-scott-cheney-joins-velocity-board) - "The work and vision of Velocity is both exciting and essential. Velocity and its members are quickly proving that it is possible to share career records through secure approaches to the benefit of students, workers, employers and others. Now we look toward the opportunity to rapidly expand its adoption and utilization in order to make the global marketplace more efficient, effective, and equitable. I'm honored to be joining the Board at this moment, and to work with the other members to help lead Velocity through its next phases of growth." - [SAP's Praveen Rao joins the expert panel at our India ecosystem launch event](https://www.velocitynetwork.foundation/saps-praveen-rao-joins-the-expert-panel-at-our-india-ecosystem-launch-event) - On the 8th of February, SAP’s Praveen Rao will join our expert panel to discuss how verifiable career credentials will change the lives of millions of people in the Indian IT Services industry over the coming years. As one of the world’s trailblazers, SAP took a huge step last year by issuing verifiable credentials to award nominees and winners at the Success Connect conference. - [Georgios Markakis joins the Velocity board](https://www.velocitynetwork.foundation/georgios-markakis-joins-the-velocity-board) - “The Velocity Network Foundation is reinventing how career records are shared globally. I am delighted to be supporting such a critically important, decentralized utility layer that replaces the currently fragmented way talent represents its career reputation across the labor market.” - [Velocity CEO Dror Gurevich speaks at Talview's Instahiring 2023 event](https://www.velocitynetwork.foundation/velocity-ceo-dror-gurevich-speaks-at-talviews-instahiring-2023-event) - Velocity’s CEO Dror Gurevich is speaking at Talview’s Instahiring 2023 event in Bangalore today (19th Jan), where he’ll be exploring how verifiable credentials power hiring at scale. - [Dror Gurevich speaks at Neeyamo's Evolve Beyond Borders](https://www.velocitynetwork.foundation/dror-gurevich-speaks-at-neeyamos-evolve-beyond-borders) - Velocity's CEO Dror Gurevich is currently in India, meeting some of the largest employers and academic institutions who recognize how it will empower individuals to achieve their potential while removing friction for organizations which need to hire rapidly. Interested in learning more? Dror is speaking tomorrow at Neeyamo's Evolve Beyond Borders event. - [New Velocity podcast introduces our India ecosystem launch event](https://www.velocitynetwork.foundation/new-velocity-podcast-introduces-our-india-ecosystem-launch-event) - Join India’s leading IT services providers for an exclusive event featuring expert speakers from Aon, Azilen Technologies, Cisive, EkStep Foundation, foundit HireRight, Neeyamo, Talview and more. - [RANDA Solutions CEO Marty Reed joins the Velocity board](https://www.velocitynetwork.foundation/randa-solutions-ceo-marty-reed-joins-the-velocity-board) - “I am honored to contribute to the direction of the Velocity Network Foundation by serving on the board. Our work with Velocity and other credential networks leads us to believe the entire industry is on the cusp of widespread adoption by both organizations and individuals. Velocity has shown tenacity with its iterative approach to meeting market demand where it is currently. This is the only true path to adoption at scale. I look forward to bringing our education ecosystem experience to the board and replicating the successes already being realized in the healthcare and financial verticals. I am proud to be a member of this group of outstanding leaders.” - [foundit's Meeta Karanth joins the expert panel at our India ecosystem launch event](https://www.velocitynetwork.foundation/foundits-meeta-karanth-joins-the-expert-panel-at-our-india-ecosystem-launch-event) - We’re happy to announce Meeta Karanth of foundit as the latest expert speaker for our 8th Feb event focused on the India IT Services industry. Meeta will be joining James Hunsrao (Cisive), Marcellus Solomon (HireRight) and Praveen Rao (SAP) on a panel discussing how verifiable credentials issued on Velocity are revolutionizing the talent market. - [Ekstep Foundation's Gaurav Gupta speaking at our India ecosystem launch event](https://www.velocitynetwork.foundation/ekstep-foundations-gaurav-gupta-speaking-at-our-india-ecosystem-launch-event) - We’re delighted that EkStep Foundation’s Chief Growth Officer, Gaurav Gupta, will speak at our 8th February event focused on the India IT Services industry. Founded by Nandan Nilekani, Rohini Nilekani and Shankar Maruwada, EkStep is a not-for-profit effort to create a learner centric, technology-based platform to improve applied literacy and numeracy for millions of children in India. - [Talview CEO Sanjoe Tom Jose on the Velocity Network podcast](https://www.velocitynetwork.foundation/talview-ceo-sanjoe-tom-jose-on-the-velocity-network-podcast) - Verifiable credentials issued on the Velocity Network “unlock growth opportunities for the industry as a whole, for providers in the space and for all of our customers.” Hear Talview CEO Sanjoe Tom Jose explain why he’s excited about the possibilities created by verifiable credentials on the latest episode of the Velocity Network podcast. - [Tarandeep Singh, Aon's CEO of Assessment Solutions is speaking at our India ecosystem launch event](https://www.velocitynetwork.foundation/tarandeep-singh-ceo-of-assessment-solutions-at-aon-speaking-at-india-ecosystem-launch-event) - On the 8th February, Tarandeep Singh, CEO of Assessment Solutions at Aon will join other expert speakers to discuss how to make better informed decisions about your workforce. - [Aon's Jouko van Aggelen on using verifiable credentials to prove skills](https://www.velocitynetwork.foundation/aons-jouko-van-aggelen-on-using-verifiable-credentials-to-prove-skills) - An experienced HR leader, Jouko is passionate about connecting people, data and tech to create actionable insights for individuals and organizations, making him the perfect person to explain how verifiable credentials unlock new possibilities for people to prove their skills now and in the future. - [SHRM Joins Velocity Network Foundation® to Participate in the Governance of Velocity Network™, The Internet of Careers®.](https://www.velocitynetwork.foundation/shrm-joins-velocity-network-foundation-to-participate-in-the-governance-of-velocity-network-the-internet-of-careers) - "We're excited to join Velocity and to be at the forefront of this technology and look forward to seeing its impact on the HR industry," said Guillermo Corea, Managing Director of SHRMLabs. - [Velocity Career Labs launches Prove.Bio](https://www.velocitynetwork.foundation/velocity-career-labs-launches-prove-bio) - Velocity Career Labs has launched a universal verification service built on top of Velocity Network™. Prove.Bio is a major step in bootstrapping workforce demand for Velocity Network™ Credentials. - [How verifiable credentials transform background screening](https://www.velocitynetwork.foundation/how-verifiable-credentials-transform-background-screening) - As Andrew Cunsolo explains in the new Velocity podcast, verifiable credentials issued via the Velocity Network save businesses and individuals valuable time AND money. - [Listen to the Velocity Podcast FAQs special on credentialing platforms](https://www.velocitynetwork.foundation/listen-to-the-velocity-podcast-faqs-special-on-credentialing-platforms) - In the first of our 'Frequently Asked Questions' specials, Velocity's CEO Dror Gurevich, explains how Velocity complements and enhances credentialing platforms, while unlocking new possibilities for issuers, organizations and individuals receiving digitally verified credentials. - [Domain-U becomes 1st learning platform to issue verifiable credentials on the Velocity Network](https://www.velocitynetwork.foundation/domain-u-becomes-1st-learning-platform-to-issue-verifiable-credentials-on-the-velocity-network) - We’re excited that Domain-U is the first learning platform to issue verifiable credentials on the Velocity Network! - [Cisive become the 1st background screening company to inspect and issue verifiable career credentials as a notary issuer on Velocity Network](https://www.velocitynetwork.foundation/cisive-become-the-1st-background-screening-company-to-inspect-and-issue-verifiable-career-credentials-as-a-notary-issuer-on-velocity-network) - “We are working to build the Internet of Careers® along with dozens of the world's largest global vendors of workforce tech and solutions." - [Randstad's Ximo Soler on how verifiable credentials revolutionize hiring](https://www.velocitynetwork.foundation/randstads-ximo-soler-on-how-verifiable-credentials-revolutionize-hiring) - [Why verifiable credentials are 1 of the 10 Big Ideas that will shape 2023](https://www.velocitynetwork.foundation/why-verifiable-credentials-are-1-of-the-10-big-ideas-that-will-shape-2023) - As this LinkedIn News India article explores, expectations of how we share our skills and expertise are changing and 'technology will make (and break) job opportunities’. - [Praveen Rao on the Velocity Podcast](https://www.velocitynetwork.foundation/praveen-rao-on-the-velocity-podcast) - Praveen Rao is Vice President of Marketing at SAP. In this conversation with Ollie Henderson, Praveen discusses how verifiable credentials and the Velocity Network are reducing inefficiencies and costs in the hiring and onboarding process. - [Velocity launches Education Cluster](https://www.velocitynetwork.foundation/velocity-launches-education-cluster) - The solution to the global skills crisis starts with education. That’s why Velocity is launching our education cluster. - [U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation becomes the latest organization to join Velocity.](https://www.velocitynetwork.foundation/u-s-chamber-of-commerce-foundation-becomes-the-latest-organization-to-join-velocity) - "Recognizing the gravitas of this once-in-a-generation labor market revolution driven by the members of Velocity Network Foundation®, a growing number of non-profits, NGOs, and multi-lateral and professional associations representing the largest groups of labor market stakeholders are joining as members of the Foundation® to participate in the governance of the Network and represent their constituencies’ perspectives," says Dror Gurevich, CEO of Velocity Network Foundation®. "We're excited to have the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation on board, representing the voice of businesses and employers across the Foundation's governance processes." - [Velocity Credits Q&A](https://www.velocitynetwork.foundation/token-economy-qa) - All the questions you wanted to ask about the monetary system that drives the Network - get your answers here. - [A shout-out to the thousands of builders and innovators engaged in building the Internet of Careers®.](https://www.velocitynetwork.foundation/happy-holydays) - A shout-out to the thousands of builders and innovators engaged in building the Internet of Careers®. Happy Holidays and a prosperous New Year to you, with sincere thoughts and best wishes from Velocity Network Foundation®. - [Are we ready for skills-based hiring?](https://www.velocitynetwork.foundation/are-we-ready-for-skills-based-hiring) - There is a noticeable shift in the last few years and Skills are now a big part of the conversation when hiring, and a growing number of CEOs have highlighted the need for companies to shift how they hire. Is the job market prepared for skills-based hiring? - [Velocity to launch new India IT Services Cluster](https://www.velocitynetwork.foundation/velocity-to-launch-new-india-it-services-cluster) - uring September and October 2022, we gathered local leaders representing many of the Velocity Network Foundation members to explore the opportunity of launching a cluster in India. - [Global leaders discuss the opportunities Velocity is unlocking for their businesses](https://www.velocitynetwork.foundation/global-leaders-discuss-the-opportunities-velocity-is-unlocking-for-their-businesses) - On the 25th October 2022, we hosted a seminar focused on how the banking industry in Germany, Austria and Switzerland can power up its workforce using digital career credentials. - [Binaria joins the Velocity Network](https://www.velocitynetwork.foundation/binaria-joins-the-velocity-network) - More exciting news to announce as Binaria Technologies joins Velocity as our latest member! - [Hear why SAP has issued verifiable credentials to global partners on the new Velocity Network Podcast](https://www.velocitynetwork.foundation/hear-why-sap-has-issued-verifiable-credentials-to-global-partners-on-the-new-velocity-network-podcast) - Listen here to learn why the company recently used verifiable credentials to recognize SAP Success Factor’s ‘partner excellence’ at an event featuring nominated organizations like Accenture, Beamly, Deloitte, EY and PwC. - [Velocity Network™ on the front page of VentureBeat](https://www.velocitynetwork.foundation/velocity-network-on-the-front-page-of-venturebeat) - In this new article in VentureBeat, Velocity CEO Dror Gurevich why we need new data-sharing architecture to replace the outdated, fragmented way talent represents their career reputation via resumes and other self-reported online profiles. - [Velocity Network™ on the front page of Computerworld.](https://www.velocitynetwork.foundation/velocity-network-on-the-front-page-of-computerworld) - In this new article on Computerworld, senior reporter Lucas Mearian tells the story of the Workforce Tech and Ed Tech industries coming together to reinvent how career records are shared across the global labor market, deploying the Internet of Careers®. - [Velocity CEO Dror Gurevich features in Forbes](https://www.velocitynetwork.foundation/velocity-ceo-dror-gurevich-features-in-forbes) - Last week, Velocity CEO Dror Gurevich spoke with Forbes to explain why changes to the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) are just the latest sign that businesses need to rethink their approach to data protection. - [Velocity participates in JFF Plugfest 2](https://www.velocitynetwork.foundation/velocity-participates-in-jff-plugfest-2) - As Velocity continues to build an amazing community of organizations on a mission to unlock the power of verifiable career credentials, it’s great to explore the possibilities of open protocols and collaborate with the industry to ensure interoperability. - [NYC Assembly '22: Making Sense of Credential Data - Linked Open Data and Credential Engine](https://www.velocitynetwork.foundation/nyc-assembly-22-making-sense-of-credential-data-linked-open-data-and-credential-engine) - Deborah Everhart, Chief Strategy Officer at Credential Engine, on how to make sense of Credentials data. - [NYC Assembly '22: Global Data Interoperability - Making the Future of Work, Work](https://www.velocitynetwork.foundation/nyc-assembly-22-global-data-interoperability-making-the-future-of-work-work) - Dror Gurevich, Founder and CEO, Velocity Network Foundation, on global interoperability across Velocity Network. - [A Revolution Doesn't Look Like a Revolution](https://www.velocitynetwork.foundation/a-revolution-doesnt-look-like-a-revolution) - Last week we had +35 of the leading and most innovative workforce tech vendors come together to to discuss the trailblazing solutions for tomorrow's workforce they develop on top of Velocity Network™, the Internet of Careers®. - [NYC Assembly '22: Building a Wallet? Start Here](https://www.velocitynetwork.foundation/nyc-assembly-22-building-a-wallet-start-here) - Wallet developers presenting their work on top of Velocity Network™. Trailblazers Stage, hosted by Dror Gurevich, Founder and CEO, Velocity Network Foundation. - [NYC Assembly '22: Trailblazers Stage - Members Showcasing (Part 2)](https://www.velocitynetwork.foundation/nyc-assembly-22-trailblazers-stage-members-showcasing-2) - Trailblazers Stage, hosted by Etan Bernstein, Head of Ecosystem, Velocity Network Foundation. Vendors presenting: YOTI, SAP, Greenlight Credentials, Domain-U, Cisive. - [NYC Assembly '22: Future Thinkers - Decentralizing credentialing is probably the best thing that can happen to regulated industries](https://www.velocitynetwork.foundation/future-thinkers-decentralizing-credentialing-is-probably-the-best-thing-that-can-happen-to-regulated-industries) - Thought leaders panel hosted by John White, Co-founder and Chairman of the Board, Propel America. - [NYC Assembly '22: Future Thinkers - Unleashing the Full Potential of the Job Market With Verifiable Career Credentials](https://www.velocitynetwork.foundation/nyc-assembly-22-future-thinkers-unleashing-the-full-potential-of-the-job-market-with-verifiable-career-credentials) - Thought leaders panel led by John Healy, VP, World Employment Confederation. - [NYC Assembly '22: Types of Credentials Portable via Velocity Network™](https://www.velocitynetwork.foundation/nyc-assembly-22-types-of-credentials-portable-via-velocity-network) - Rick Barfoot, Chief Operating Officer at Joynd; Standards Committee Chair, Velocity Network Foundation. - [NYC Assembly '22: De-mystify Verifications - Product design decisions and considerations](https://www.velocitynetwork.foundation/nyc-assembly-22-de-mystify-verifications-product-design-decisions-and-considerations) - Etan Bernstein, Head of Ecosystem, Velocity Network Foundation®. - [NYC Assembly '22: Monetizing on Velocity Network](https://www.velocitynetwork.foundation/nyc-assembly-22-monetizing-on-velocity-network) - James Owens, CEO and President, Cisive; Payment and Rewards Committee Chair, Velocity Network Foundation. - [NYC Assembly '22: Velocity Network™ Mainnet Is Live!](https://www.velocitynetwork.foundation/nyc-assembly-22-velocity-network-mainet-is-live) - Andres Olave, Head of Tech, Velocity Network Foundation - [NYC Assembly '22: Network Integrity - Can We Trust Verifiable Career Credentials?](https://www.velocitynetwork.foundation/nyc-assembly-22-network-integrity-can-we-trust-verifiable-career-credentials) - Thought leaders panel hosted by Dror Gurevich, Founder and CEO, Velocity Network Foundation. - [NYC Assembly '22: Understanding Compliance (Privacy, FCRA)](https://www.velocitynetwork.foundation/nyc-assembly-22-understanding-compliance-privacy-fcra) - Dror Gurevich, Founder and CEO, Velocity Network Foundation®. - [NYC Assembly '22: Becoming a Node Operator on Mainnet](https://www.velocitynetwork.foundation/nyc-assembly-22-becoming-a-node-operator-on-mainnet) - Andres Olave, Head of Tech, Velocity Network Foundation - [NYC Assembly '22: De-mystify Issuing – Product design decisions and considerations](https://www.velocitynetwork.foundation/nyc-assembly-22-de-mystify-issuing-product-design-decisions-and-considerations) - Etan Bernstein, Head of Ecosystem, Velocity Network Foundation. - [NYC Assembly '22: Future Thinkers - Creating a More Equitable World of Work with Verifiable Career Credentials](https://www.velocitynetwork.foundation/nyc-assembly-22-future-thinkers-creating-a-more-equitable-world-of-work-with-verifiable-career-credentials) - Thought leaders panel hosted by Jean-Marc Laouchez, Velocity Network Foundation, Board Member; Korn Ferry Institute President, Leadership U for Humanity. - [NYC Assembly ’22: The Future of Learning Think Tank - Rethinking the Ways We Learn and Recognize Talent with Verifiable Career Credentials](https://www.velocitynetwork.foundation/nyc-assembly-22-the-future-of-learning-think-tank-rethinking-the-ways-we-learn-and-recognize-talent-with-verifiable-career-credentials) - Panel hosted by Rob Nail, formerly CEO and Co-founder of Singularity University. Currently advisor, Board Member and angel investor. - [NYC Assembly '22: Trailblazers Stage - Members Showcasing](https://www.velocitynetwork.foundation/nyc-assembly-22-trailblazers-stage-members-showcasing) - Trailblazers Stage, hosted by Justin Pozmanter, Ecosystem Development and Community Management, Velocity Network Foundation. Vendors presenting: AON, Jobvite, Randstad, Randa Solutions, Walt.ID - [Our Commitment to Sustainability](https://www.velocitynetwork.foundation/our-commitment-to-sustainability) - Not all blockchains pollute, and more sustainable alternatives do exist. Velocity Network™ was designed with sustainability in mind. - [NYC Assembly '22: Labor Market’s Defining Moment Is Now!](https://www.velocitynetwork.foundation/nyc-assembly-22-labor-markets-defining-moment-is-now) - Dror Gurevich, Founder and CEO, Velocity Network Foundation. - [We've Asked Our Founding Members to Explain Why They Have Come Together to Spearhead Velocity Network](https://www.velocitynetwork.foundation/joining-forces-with-velocity-career-labs-developer-of-innovative-blockchain-technology-14-multinational-enterprise-labor-market-organizations-came-together-to-launch-the-velocity-network-foundation) - Watch Velocity Network Foundation's board directors from founding member organizations talk about Velocity. - [Republican Nominee Claims False Credentials All Too Easily](https://www.velocitynetwork.foundation/republican-nominee-claims-false-credentials-all-too-easily) - We live in a digital world, and it's time to move on from outdated credential management to the Internet of Careers®. - [Membership General Assembly | July 13-14 | NYC](https://www.velocitynetwork.foundation/membership-general-assembly) - The Velocity Network Foundation® invites you to its 1st in-person membership general assembly this July (13-14) in New York City. - [Velocity Network Foundation® has announced its successful launch of Velocity Network™ Mainnet: Internet of Careers®](https://www.velocitynetwork.foundation/velocity-network-foundation-has-announced-its-successful-launch-of-velocity-network-mainnet-internet-of-careers) - A game changing, blockchain based, public utility layer, which makes it simple for people and organizations to exchange verifiable, immutable, trusted self-sovereign career credentials. - [Velocity Network™ Highlighted In The Latest Industry Report from Talent Tech Labs: The Role of Blockchain In The Future of Work](https://www.velocitynetwork.foundation/velocity-network-highlighted-on-the-latest-talent-tech-labs-the-role-of-blockchain-in-the-future-of-work-report) - The report highlight Velocity Network, and includes a piece from Dror Gurevich, our CEO, on our vision and the progress we've made thus far. - [WORK. podcast with Dror Gurevich, CEO of Velocity Network Foundation](https://www.velocitynetwork.foundation/work-podcast-with-dror-gurevich-ceo-of-velocity-network-foundation) - Our CEO, Dror Gurevich joined Open Assembly's WORK. podcast to discuss how Velocity is reinventing how career records and credentials are shared across the labor market. - [Interview with Ivan Basart, CTO and Co-Founder of Validated ID](https://www.velocitynetwork.foundation/interview-with-ivan-basart-cto-and-co-founder-of-validated-id) - The Velocity Network Foundation's CEO, Dror Gurevich sat down with Ivan Basart, CTO and Co-Founder of Validated ID to discuss why they joined the Velocity Network™. - [Interview with Jean-Marc Laouchez, President of Korn Ferry Institute of Korn Ferry](https://www.velocitynetwork.foundation/interview-with-jean-marc-laouchez-president-of-korn-ferry-institute-of-korn-ferry) - Velocity Network Foundation's CEO, Dror Gurevich sat down with Jean-Marc Laouchez, President of Korn Ferry Institute of Korn Ferry to discuss their participation in the Velocity Network™. - [Interview with Andrew Cunsolo, Vice President of Product Management, Jobvite](https://www.velocitynetwork.foundation/interview-with-andrew-cunsolo-vice-president-of-product-management-jobvite) - We sat down with Andrew Consulo, Vice President of Product Management, Jobvite to chat about their involvement in the Velocity Network Foundation. - [On climate crisis and self-sovereign verifiable career credentials](https://www.velocitynetwork.foundation/on-climate-crisis-and-self-sovereign-verifiable-career-credentials) - Experts present discerning estimates that the near and medium future will be characterized an inevitable mass migration, as hundreds of millions will relocate themselves. Portable, self-sovereign verifiable career credentials will be critical to job security in an age of mass migrations. - [Open Assembly's Center for the Transformation of Work Meet-Up](https://www.velocitynetwork.foundation/open-assemblys-center-for-the-transformation-of-work-meet-up) - On July 15, our CEO Dror Gurevich joined Open Assembly's Center for the Transformation of Work Meet-Up to talk about the Velocity Network. - [From pipe dream to reality: what Blockchainmania can mean for the world of HR and recruiting](https://www.velocitynetwork.foundation/from-pipe-dream-to-reality-what-blockchainmania-can-mean-for-the-world-of-hr-and-recruiting) - Totalent explores what blockchainmania can mean for the world of HR and recruiting, recognizing Cornerstone as the first to officially integrate its Applicant Tracking Software (ATS) under the Velocity Network. - [Interview with Rosie Rivel, Vice President and Chief Information Officer at Kelly Services](https://www.velocitynetwork.foundation/we-sat-down-with-rosie-rivel-vice-president-and-chief-information-officer-interim-at-kelly-services) - We sat down with Rosie Rivel, Vice President and Chief Information Officer (Interim) at Kelly Services to learn why Kelly Services and Rosie personally have decided to be a part of the Velocity Network Foundation. - [Interview with Manoj Kutty, CEO of GreenLight Credentials LLC](https://www.velocitynetwork.foundation/interview-with-manoj-kutty-ceo-of-greenlight-credentials-llc) - We sat down with Manoj Kutty, CEO of GreenLight Credentials LLC, to learn why he believes academic institutions should join the Velocity Network. - [milch & zucker has joined the Velocity Network Foundation](https://www.velocitynetwork.foundation/milch-zucker-has-joined-the-velocity-network-foundation) - We are excited to announce that milch & zucker has joined the Velocity Network Foundation as it's 35th member. - [The Future of Healthcare Background Screening](https://www.velocitynetwork.foundation/the-future-of-healthcare-background-screening) - PreCheck, along with their parent company, Cisive are proud to be leading the way in leveraging the Velocity Network Foundation's framework to create valuable solutions for multiple use cases for the U.S. healthcare systems and hopsitals. - [Velocity Network Foundation and the Future of Employment Screening](https://www.velocitynetwork.foundation/velocity-network-foundation-and-the-future-of-employment-screening) - As founding members of the Velocity Network Foundation, Cisive is revolutionizing background screening processes for the benefit of everyone with the power of data self-sovereignty. - [Interview with Samuel Isaac, Senior VP of Strategy at Neeyamo](https://www.velocitynetwork.foundation/interview-with-samuel-isaac-senior-vp-of-strategy-at-neeyamo) - We sat down with Samuel Isaac, Senior VP of Strategy at Neeyamo to chat about why Neeyamo joined forces with the Velocity Network. - [Interview with Kelly Ryan Bailey, Global Skills Evangelist at Emsi](https://www.velocitynetwork.foundation/interview-with-kelly-ryan-bailey-global-skills-evangelist-at-emsi) - We sat down with Kelly Ryan Bailey, Global Skills Evangelist at Emsi to chat about the importance of having a platform like Velocity to bring together complex career and educational records. - [Global Background Verification & The Changing World Of Screening](https://www.velocitynetwork.foundation/global-background-verification-the-changing-world-of-screening) - Guy Abramo, President & CEO of HireRight, recently spoke at the “Powering Up the European Banking Workforce" event hosted by the Velocity Network. Read more about Guy's experience and why is here to embrace verifiable credentials and the Internet of Careers®! - [How Blockchain Benefits Recruiters, Job Candidates](https://www.velocitynetwork.foundation/how-blockchain-benefits-recruiters-job-candidates) - Andrew Cunsolo, Senior Director of Product Management for Jobvite, a prominent member of the Velocity Network Foundation said "[The Velocity Network] enables recruiters to make hiring decisions faster by being able to review all of a candidate's verified credential data upfront in one place. - [Interview with John Healy, Vice President and Blockchain Taskforce Chair, World Employment Confederation](https://www.velocitynetwork.foundation/interview-with-john-healy-vice-president-blockchain-taskforce-chair-world-employment-confederation) - We sat down with John Healy, Vice President and Blockchain Taskforce Chair, World Employment Confederation to talk about why the WEC is a big supporter of the Velocity Network. - [The Newest Economy: Welcome to the Credential Currency Revolution](https://www.velocitynetwork.foundation/the-newest-economy-welcome-to-the-credential-currency-revolution) - Credential Engine (CE) and the Velocity Network Foundation (VNF) are operating together to assist with a system that links all the education and training providers with credential earners and employers. - [SumTotal – Future Ready Workforce for Compliance Driven Organizations using Blockchain](https://www.velocitynetwork.foundation/sumtotal-future-ready-workforce-for-compliance-driven-organizations-using-blockchain) - Together with the Velocity Network, SumTotal Systems is ensuring the healthcare workforce is future ready. Watch this video for more information. - [Interview with Jim Owens, President and CEO of Cisive](https://www.velocitynetwork.foundation/interview-with-jim-owens-president-and-ceo-of-cisive) - We sat down with Jim Owens, President and CEO of Cisive, a global provider of compliance-driven human capital management and risk management solutions, and a Founding Member of the Velocity Network. See why Jim is so passionate about working with the Velocity Network. - [Blockchain and the Decentralised Workforce](https://www.velocitynetwork.foundation/blockchain-and-the-decentralised-workforce) - Andy Spence of the Workforce Futurist Newsletter attended the Velocity Network Foundations' launch event - Unleashing the Internet of Careers®. Read more about his takeaways. - [Interview with Zach Daigle](https://www.velocitynetwork.foundation/interview-with-zach-daigle) - We sat down with Zach Daigle, President of PreCheck to learn about PreCheck's reason to be involved in the Velocity Network. - [Jobvite Announces Velocity Network Foundation Membership, Collaborating to Establish Global Blockchain Network](https://www.velocitynetwork.foundation/jobvite-announces-velocity-network-foundation-membership-collaborating-to-establish-global-blockchain-network) - Jobvite joins forces with Velocity Network Foundation, building an exchange of trusted career records using the power of blockchain technology - [Interview with Debasis Dutta](https://www.velocitynetwork.foundation/interview-with-debasis-dutta) - Velocity Network Foundation's CEO, Dror Gurevich, sat down with Debasis Dutta, Vice President and General Manager, Products and Design at SumTotal Systems, LLC to discuss their involvement in the Velocity Network Foundation and commitment to the Internet of Careers. - [Interview with Ike Bennion of Cornerstone onDemand](https://www.velocitynetwork.foundation/interview-with-ike-bennion-of-cornerstone-ondemand) - We sat down with Ike Bennion, Product Marketing and Strategy and Proxy Board Member at Cornerstone onDemand to chat about Cornerstone's involvement in the Velocity Network Foundation. - [Avoiding the “Original Sin” of the Internet: Why Tokenomics Powers the Internet of Careers®](https://www.velocitynetwork.foundation/avoiding-the-original-sin-of-the-internet-why-tokenomics-powers-the-internet-of-careers) - The internet of today is a widespread information infrastructure that permeates every facet of our lives. Its history is complex and involves technological, organizational, and community aspects. Its influence reaches beyond just technical fields of digital communications. Throughout society, we use online tools in everyday life—for electronic commerce, to acquire information, and to build community. - [WEC joins consortium building the ‘Internet of Careers®'](https://www.velocitynetwork.foundation/wec-joins-consortium-building-the-internet-of-careers) - The World Employment Confederation has joined the Velocity Network Foundation, a consortium that seeks to use blockchain technology to build an ‘Internet of Careers™’. By joining the network of partners brought together by Velocity, the World Employment Confederation will be directly involved in shaping the infrastructure for modern labour markets. - [What is the Internet of Careers®?](https://www.velocitynetwork.foundation/what-is-the-internet-of-careers) - The way career data is being shared hasn’t been working. Resumes and CVs might be better than stone tablets—Leonardo da Vinci probably thought so, when he invented the first one in the late 1400s—but the HR and EdTech worlds really need to get with the times. - [On Centralized Platforms and The Internet of Careers®](https://www.velocitynetwork.foundation/on-centralized-platforms-and-the-internet-of-careers) - Many platforms have emerged to support this new way of exchanging trusted career-related information, but the concept of portable, verifiable, comprehensive digital credentials requires an approach that is as ubiquitous as the internet itself. - [Workforce Prediction 2021: Get Ready for the Internet of Careers®](https://www.velocitynetwork.foundation/workforce-prediction-2021-get-ready-for-the-internet-of-careers-2) - What is the internet of careers? And how will that impact the future of work? We approach the end of a genuinely unprecedented year. And many organizations and people are asking what the future holds for the workforce in 2021. - [How Innovation Is Changing the Future of Career Pathways](https://www.velocitynetwork.foundation/how-innovation-is-changing-the-future-of-career-pathways) - Imagine that you have a digital wallet, containing your verified education and employment details as digital credentials. Any time you apply for a job, you need to only share the credentials from your wallet and potential employers could instantly gain access to verified information. - [Enterprise DLT Live - Dror Gurevich, Velocity Career Labs](https://www.velocitynetwork.foundation/enterprise-dlt-live-dror-gurevich-velocity-career-labs) - Velocity Network is reinventing how career records are shared across the labor market, empowering individuals, businesses and educational institutions through transformational blockchain technology. They're building the Internet of Careers™: a frictionless, open, democratic, collaborative way to manage career data. Public, open, trusted and self-sovereign. Verifiable, secured and truly global. - [Shift from Degrees to Skills](https://www.velocitynetwork.foundation/shift-from-degrees-to-skills) - As seen in the Diplomatic Courier, Kelly R. Bailey writes about the Shift from Degrees to Skills, and the role Velocity Network Foundation plays. - [If you care about your employees, you should let them own their career credentials](https://www.velocitynetwork.foundation/if-you-care-about-your-employees-you-should-let-them-own-their-career-credentials) - Financial capital and human capital are the key factors in the growth of the global economy. But while we see exciting developments improving the efficiency and speed to deploy financial capital, human capital is left behind, although now more than ever, with effects of COVID and the 4th industrial revolution crushing job markets across the globe, we need to accelerate our ability to develop and deploy human capital on a global scale. - [Neeyamo Joins Velocity Network Foundation to Fuel Its Blockchain-Enabled Internet of Careers® Initiative](https://www.velocitynetwork.foundation/neeyamo-joins-velocity-network-foundation-to-fuel-its-blockchain-enabled-internet-of-careers-initiative-2) - Neeyamo, a global leader in offering platform-based HRO services, is delighted to announce that it has partnered with Velocity Network Foundation, to build a globally accessible, reliable Internet of Careers®. - [The future of licensing and compliance management is here!](https://www.velocitynetwork.foundation/the-future-of-licensing-and-compliance-management-is-here) - The story of Carmen Johnson is one of many storyboards featured in the Velocity Experience Center, demonstrating use cases for self-sovereign, verifiable career credentials. As the story of Carmen Johson illustrates, the future of licensing and compliance management is here! - [The future of global workforce mobility is here!](https://www.velocitynetwork.foundation/the-future-of-global-workforce-mobility-is-here) - Through live demonstrations, the Velocity Network now features the first-ever available multi-vendor scenarios, showcasing the new world of work that leverages self-sovereign, verifiable digital career credentials. This is what we call the Velocity Experience Center. - [The Future of Career Pathways for Education, Training and Employment is here!](https://www.velocitynetwork.foundation/the-future-of-career-pathways-for-education-training-and-employment) - Through live demonstrations, the Velocity Network now features the first-ever available multi-vendor scenarios, showcasing the new world of work that leverages self-sovereign, verifiable digital career credentials. This is what we call the Velocity Experience Center. - [Neeyamo joins Velocity Network Foundation to fuel its Blockchain-enabled Internet of Careers® initiative](https://www.velocitynetwork.foundation/neeyamo-joins-velocity-network-foundation-to-fuel-its-blockchain-enabled-internet-of-careers-initiative) - [HR and Education Tech Powerhouses Showcase Verifiable Career Credentials via Velocity Network™](https://www.velocitynetwork.foundation/hr-and-education-tech-powerhouses-showcase-verifiable-career-credentials-via-velocity-network) - Velocity Network Announces Revolutionary Blockchain-Based Functionality That Enables Tens of Thousands of Employers and Schools to Validate Student, Employee and Candidates’ Career History. - [Employment screening trends in 2021](https://www.velocitynetwork.foundation/employment-screening-trends-in-2021) - Now that we’ve arrived on the other side of 2020, we’ve been looking back at our learnings over the year of the pandemic and developing predictions for the screening industry in 2021 - [Joynd Announces Velocity Network Foundation Membership, Ready to Help Launch The Internet of Careers®](https://www.velocitynetwork.foundation/joynd-announces-velocity-network-foundation-membership-ready-to-help-launch-the-internet-of-careers) - Joynd, a company dedicated to HR cloud technology integrations, has joined the Velocity Network Foundation in delivering a global blockchain network for verifiable and trusted career credentials. - [Application of blockchain in managing employee data | Yvette Cameron | Rise Above 2020](https://www.velocitynetwork.foundation/application-of-blockchain-in-managing-employee-data-yvette-cameron-rise-above-2020) - At the Neeyamo Rise Above 2020 Conference, Yvette Cameron presented on the Application of Blockchain in Managing Employee Data. - [Interoperability: making the future of work, work](https://www.velocitynetwork.foundation/interoperability-making-the-future-of-work-work) - Velocity is designed to be the world’s network for verifiable and trusted career credentials, built for the digital age. - [The Future Belongs to Distributed, Open, Collaborative Networks](https://www.velocitynetwork.foundation/the-future-belongs-to-distributed-open-collaborative-networks) - Velocity is designed to be the world’s network for verifiable and trusted career credentials. It’s powered by blockchain, and built for the digital age. It’s built for the future of work. A future that’s better. - [Workforce Prediction 2021: Get Ready for the Internet of Careers](https://www.velocitynetwork.foundation/workforce-prediction-2021-get-ready-for-the-internet-of-careers) - What is the internet of careers? And how will that impact the future of work? We approach the end of a genuinely unprecedented year. And many organizations and people are asking what the future holds for the workforce in 2021. - [2021 Predictions: The fast-emerging "Internet of Careers" will provide an innovative marketplace for skills](https://www.velocitynetwork.foundation/2021-predictions-the-fast-emerging-internet-of-careers-will-provide-an-innovative-marketplace-for-skills) - Workers have something to prove; they’re building the skills to make huge contributions at work in 2021. VP and General Manager of Product and User Experience for SumTotal Systems, Debasis Dutta, describes how a blockchain-based system of digital credentials will energize workers to learn and grow. - [4 Ways Blockchain Can Deliver a Great Candidate Experience](https://www.velocitynetwork.foundation/4-ways-blockchain-can-deliver-a-great-candidate-experience) - Current recruiting and hiring practices don’t show the full capability and potential of candidates – but with the application of blockchain technology, they could. - [Raconteur: Digital Credentials Will Help Facilitate Frictionless Screening](https://www.velocitynetwork.foundation/raconteur-digital-credentials-will-help-facilitate-frictionless-screening) - Self-sovereign identity and digital credentials are set to transform screening processes, enabling a more qualitative, employee-focused approach and holistic view of candidates. - [Oracle, Randstad showcase blockchain career credentials](https://www.velocitynetwork.foundation/oracle-randstad-showcase-blockchain-career-credentials) - A group of members of the Velocity Network, including Oracle, Randstad and SAP SE, participated in live demonstrations of verifiable career credentials using blockchain. - [Blockchain will transform HR, bringing the "Internet of Careers" to life](https://www.velocitynetwork.foundation/blockchain-will-transform-hr-bringing-the-internet-of-careers-to-life) - Blockchain for HR is no longer a pipedream—it’s a promising technology filled with potential to improve recruiting, hiring, learning and many other areas of people’s experience at work. And today, we’re celebrating a major milestone as our industry continues to work towards actualizing that potential. - [An Interview with SumTotal's Dan Boccabella](https://www.velocitynetwork.foundation/an-interview-with-sumtotals-dan-boccabella) - We sat down with SumTotal's Vice President of Product Management, Dan Boccabella to chat about the future of the Velocity Network and why SumTotal is all in on building the Internet of Careers™. - [PAFOW Session: Internet of Careers: Owning Your Future Through Blockchain-Based Self-Sovereign Technology.](https://www.velocitynetwork.foundation/pafow-session-internet-of-careers-owning-your-future-through-blockchain-based-self-sovereign-technology) - At the People Analytics & Future of Work that took place on October 15-16, 2020, Ken Lahti, Chief Science and Innovation Officer at SHL & Yvette Cameron, Co-Founder & EVP of Velocity Career Labs spoke about the Internet of Careers: Owning Your Future Through Blockchain-Based Self-Sovereign Technology. - ['Let's Talk About Skills, Baby'](https://www.velocitynetwork.foundation/lets-talk-about-skills-baby) - Internet of Careers. Blockchain. Trusted Learning & Career Records. Yvette Cameron, the passionate Co-Founder of Velocity Career Labs, on this week's episode of 'Let's Talk About Skills, Baby' by Kelly R. Bailey. - [People Own Their Careers: Providing Individuals Ownership and Visibility Into Their Data Helps Them Build Great Ones.](https://www.velocitynetwork.foundation/people-own-their-careers-providing-individuals-ownership-and-visibility-into-their-data-helps-them-build-great-ones) - John Machado, CTO at UKG (Ultimate Kronos Group) recently shared his thoughts with us about the Internet of Careers: “Many organizations have said ‘people own their own careers,’ but [until now] there has not been an easy way for individuals to really own and manage the data part. This is the time to solve that problem.” - [The Future of Talent Matching: Digital Career Wallets](https://www.velocitynetwork.foundation/the-future-of-talent-matching-digital-career-wallets) - What is The Internet of Careers™ and how is it going to affect HR? We take a look into an HR crystal ball and get a sneak peek as to the technology that may change the world using technology that’s already making waves now. - [A Conversation with Oracle's Senior Vice President of Product Development, Nagaraj Nadendla](https://www.velocitynetwork.foundation/a-conversation-with-oracles-nagaraj-nadendla) - Yvette sat down with Nagaraj Nadendla, Senior VP of Product Development at Oracle, a founding member of the Velocity Network Foundation, to discuss the future of HR Tech. - [A Conversation with SAP SuccessFactors' Meg Bear](https://www.velocitynetwork.foundation/a-conversation-with-sap-successfactors-meg-bear) - In this video, our own Secretary and Board Observer, Yvette Cameron, interviews Meg Bear, the Senior Vice President of Product, Engineering, Operations at SAP SuccessFactors. - [Credential Transparency & the Internet of Careers: A conversation with Deb Everhart of Credential Engine](https://www.velocitynetwork.foundation/credential-transparency-the-internet-of-careers) - We recently sat down with Deb Everhart, Chief Strategy Officer at Credential Engine, where she’s leading the expansion of credential transparency initiatives that enable more effective connections between education and career opportunities. - [Blockchain, Skills, and the Future of Work with the Velocity Network Foundation on We’re Only Human](https://www.velocitynetwork.foundation/blockchain-skills-and-the-future-of-work-with-the-velocity-network-foundation-on-were-only-human) - How are organizations gathering skill data inside the business? Our research shows that the most common method is also one of the most biased: manager observations. However, Velocity Network Foundation is a nonprofit organization that aims to solve the problem of unverified, unvalidated employee skills through the power of blockchain. - [Blockchain’s Role In Reshaping The Future Of Work](https://www.velocitynetwork.foundation/blockchains-role-in-reshaping-the-future-of-work) - With unemployment numbers at record highs, millions of people around the world are embarking on the daunting task of job hunting – which is even more challenging for both candidates and recruiters in today’s world of remote work. - [How to Prepare for the Internet of Careers as an Enterprise Leader](https://www.velocitynetwork.foundation/how-to-prepare-for-the-internet-of-careers-as-an-enterprise-leader) - This episode of the SHL Talent Talks features a round table conversation with Ken Lahti, SHL’s Chief Science and Innovation Officer, Yvette Cameron, Co-Founder and EVP of Velocity Career Labs, Lidiya Nadych-Petrenko, Global Head of Talent Attraction for JTI, Adeline Looi, the Global Head of Talent & Leadership for Nestle, and Tanya Delany, the Head of Global Assessments for Philip Morris International. - [For Self-Sovereign Digital Identities, It Takes an Industry](https://www.velocitynetwork.foundation/for-self-soverign-digital-identities-it-takes-an-industry) - For the last several years, there’s been intense interest around the future of work (FOW): what it will mean, what it will look like and how organizations can prepare for it. One of the most promising concepts to surface in these FOW considerations is that of verified self-sovereign identity - [Why can’t self-reported career data be trusted?](https://www.velocitynetwork.foundation/why-cant-self-reported-career-data-be-trusted) - It has been widely recognized that individuals’ resumes, LinkedIn profiles and other self-reported career records, cannot be taken as a trustworthy source of information. According to HireRight’s 2018 employment screening benchmark report, 84% of employers have identified lies or misrepresentations on applicants’ resumes; up dramatically from 2012, when 66% reported finding fabrications - [We’re driving towards a cliff and HCM vendors are competing over who offers better tire pressure](https://www.velocitynetwork.foundation/were-driving-towards-a-cliff-and-the-hcm-and-edtech-vendors-are-competing-over-who-offers-better-tire-pressure) - Skills shortage, accelerated turnover, contingent workforce and gig economy drive a volatile and disruptive labor market. Yet, individuals and businesses still rely on costly, self-reported and slow methods to exchange former employment, professional achievements, and educational certifications data, that are key to most employment-related processes. This broken data exchange system is a fundamental threat to the entire HCM industry - [Velocity Network to Demonstrate the Art of the Possible for the Internet of Careers™](https://www.velocitynetwork.foundation/velocity-network-to-demonstrate-the-art-of-the-possible-for-the-internet-of-careers-2) - Velocity Network Foundation is reinventing how career records are shared, empowering individuals, businesses and educational institutions through transformational blockchain technology, an initiative known as the Internet of Careers™. Development of the VEC is underway now, with public demonstrations expected to begin in Fall 2020. - [15 Vendors Join Foundation to Explore Blockchain HCM Solutions](https://www.velocitynetwork.foundation/15-vendors-join-foundation-to-explore-blockchain-hcm-solutions) - he nonprofit, called the Velocity Network Foundation, seeks to create a global, open-source blockchain-powered “Internet of Careers.” - [Velocity Network to Demonstrate the Art of the Possible for the Internet of Careers™](https://www.velocitynetwork.foundation/velocity-network-to-demonstrate-the-art-of-the-possible-for-the-internet-of-careers) - Enabling Multi-Vendor Interoperability Across Individuals, Organizations and Industries to Provide, for the First Time, Real-Life Job Market Experiences in Self-Sovereign Career Credential Management. - [Dror Gurevich, Velocity Career Labs, at RECEX: The TED talk of talent acquisition](https://www.velocitynetwork.foundation/dror-gurevich-velocity-career-labs-at-recex-the-ted-talk-of-talent-acquisition) - The Velocity Network Foundation aims to solve some of the most critical challenges for the future of work while addressing the growing need for data privacy and security. - [Velocity Network Foundation Announces Testnet Plus New Members, Strengthening Pathways between Education and Employment](https://www.velocitynetwork.foundation/velocity-network-foundation-announces-testnet-plus-new-members-strengthening-pathways-between-education-and-employment) - Testnet Deployment Indicates Technical Readiness of Velocity Network, Allows Participants to Test Applications Across Labor Market Use Cases with Multi-Vendor Interoperability. - [HRExaminer Executive Conversations w/ Yvette Cameron, Velocity Career Labs](https://www.velocitynetwork.foundation/1409-2) - HRExaminer Executive Conversations. This week Yvette Cameron, Velocity Carrer Labs. Great conversation about the 'Internet of Careers' - an emerging credential sharing and validation network. - [INTERNET OF CAREERS™: in conversation with Ike Bennion of Cornerstone](https://www.velocitynetwork.foundation/internet-of-careers-in-conversation-with-ike-bennion-of-cornerstone) - "A vendor-agnostic consortium is essential to make sure data and HR providers can integrate the tech capabilities throughout their platforms." - [Self-sovereign identity (SSI) and The Velocity Network](https://www.velocitynetwork.foundation/self-sovereign-identity-ssi-and-the-velocity-network) - The question is how do you trust digital credentials if they are stored and owned by the individual? - [Using Blockchain Technology to Usher in The Internet of Careers](https://www.velocitynetwork.foundation/using-blockchain-technology-to-usher-in-the-internet-of-careers) - Ken Lahti, Chief Science and Innovation Officer at SHL, having our Yvette Cameron as a special guest to discuss the Velocity Network. - [Owning Your Career Identity](https://www.velocitynetwork.foundation/owning-your-career-identity) - Will Self-Sovereign Identity and Blockchain Build the New Talent Marketplace? Yvette Cameron of Velocity Career Labs sits down with NinetoThriveHR from the Human Capital Institute (HCI) to explain how Velocity Network helps. - [The 'Future of Work' is no longer futuristic](https://www.velocitynetwork.foundation/1288-2) - Listen to Yvette Cameron of Velocity Career Labs and Jason Averbook of Leapgen on the NowOfWork podcast talking about why the #FutureOfWork is no longer futuristic. - [The COVID-19 crisis as catalyst for innovation](https://www.velocitynetwork.foundation/the-covid-19-crisis-as-catalyst-for-innovation) - A new white paper delves into post-Covid-19 scenarios, and sees real opportunities for the Velocity Network in the flex- and intermediary job market. - [Velocity Network Foundation Welcomes Oracle as a Founding Member](https://www.velocitynetwork.foundation/velocity-network-foundation-welcomes-oracle-as-a-founding-member) - Oracle Joins Blockchain-Powered Internet of Careers Initiative to Enable Better Opportunities for Work and Development in Future of Hiring. - [Big Idea 1: The Velocity Foundation](https://www.velocitynetwork.foundation/big-idea-1-the-velocity-foundation) - Exploring the development of a blockchain-based, global utility layer that enables individuals to take control of their career credentials and opportunities.. - [Industrywide Initiative Brings Blockchain to HR](https://www.velocitynetwork.foundation/industrywide-initiative-brings-blockchain-to-hr) - To many human resource professionals, blockchain may sound like an esoteric technology with little practical application in their jobs. But an ambitious initiative called the Velocity Network Foundation (VNF) shows how blockchain has near-term benefits for both recruiters and job seekers. - [The Importance of Data on People's Career Credentials to Labor Markets' Efficiency](https://www.velocitynetwork.foundation/the-importance-of-data-on-peoples-career-credentials-to-labor-markets-efficiency) - The data on people's career credentials is key to sustaining labor markets’ efficiencies and has enormous potential upside for individuals and businesses. - [HR Accelerates to Keep Up With Mega-Trends for the Future of Work](https://www.velocitynetwork.foundation/hr-accelerates-to-keep-up-with-mega-trends-for-the-future-of-work) - Economic factors, social changes and technological advances are driving multiple changes in and outside the workplace, posing even greater challenges for the HR profession. - [The Fourth Industrial Revolution Crushes Global Job Markets](https://www.velocitynetwork.foundation/the-fourth-indusrial-revolution-crushes-global-job-markets) - The most relevant question to businesses, governments and individuals is how and under what conditions the global labor market can reach a new equilibrium in the division of labor between human workers, robots and algorithms. - [The Problem: The Labor Market Data-Sharing Ecosystem is Broken](https://www.velocitynetwork.foundation/the-problem-the-labor-market-data-sharing-ecosystem-is-broken) - We need a new data-sharing architecture that ensures user control of their data. - [Personal Data in the Workplace](https://www.velocitynetwork.foundation/personal-data-in-the-workplace) - People want to own their work-related data and take it with them when they leave. That doesn’t mean employers need to give up their own rights, just that they must extend those rights to workers. - [What is Velocity Network](https://www.velocitynetwork.foundation/what-is-velocity-network) - Velocity is designed to be the world’s network for verified and trusted career credentials, designed for the digital age. - [Velocity Network Blockchain](https://www.velocitynetwork.foundation/velocity-network-blockchain) - The Velocity Network provides a public utility for individuals that allows them to collect, hold, and choose which verified career credentials - jobs, gigs, education, skills, performance, etc. - they share with interested parties. - [Why Are We Releasing Velocity Network as an Open Source Project?](https://www.velocitynetwork.foundation/why-are-releasing-velocity-network-as-open-source-project) - The crypto network and decentralized applications named Velocity Network are developed under an open source framework and will be licensed to be freely used, modified, and shared by the Foundation and its members. - [Token Mechanics to Drive Motivation of All Stakeholders](https://www.velocitynetwork.foundation/token-mechanics-to-drive-motivation-of-all-stakeholders) - Utility tokens can be used to define the new rules of the market, and with mechanism design – a field in economics and game theory that takes an engineering approach to designing economic mechanisms or incentives – we can design certain rules to create the desired behavior of different stakeholders toward desired objectives. - [Data Privacy Compliance](https://www.velocitynetwork.foundation/data-privacy-compliance) - Privacy by Design was embedded as a high priority non-functional requirement for the Velocity Network right from the start. - [Financial Regulations Compliance](https://www.velocitynetwork.foundation/financial-regulations-compliance) - Velocity Network Foundation will introduce a utility token that will act as a proprietary payment currency within the Velocity ecosystem. - [An Industry Play: Embracing the Change](https://www.velocitynetwork.foundation/an-industry-play-embracing-the-change) - "The times they are a-changin’,” sang the Nobel Laureate Bob Dylan. “You better start swimmin’ or you’ll sink like a stone.” - [Industry Powerhouses Join Forces to Build the First “Internet of Careers” Platform Using Blockchain](https://www.velocitynetwork.foundation/pr-01282020) - Global Leaders Champion Launch of Velocity Network: A Verified, Trusted Career Credentialing Solution. - [Our Founding Members Talk About Velocity](https://www.velocitynetwork.foundation/our-founding-members-talk-about-velocity) - We've asked senior executives from Velocity Network Foundation's Founding Members for their take on Career Credentials. - [SHL Joins Velocity Network as a Founding Member to Empower Talent Worldwide](https://www.velocitynetwork.foundation/jan-28-2020-shl-joins-velocity-network-as-a-founding-member-to-empower-talent-worldwide) - Joining 14 Other Global HR Technology Leaders, SHL Claims a Guiding Role in the Velocity Network Foundation, A Promising Career Credentialing Solution. - [Cisive Joins 14 Leading Education and Large Tech Vendors to Build the "Internet of Careers"](https://www.velocitynetwork.foundation/holtsville-n-y-january-28-2020-cisive-joins-14-leading-education-and-large-tech-vendors-to-build-the-internet-of-careers) - As a founding member, Cisive will help define, deploy, and champion the Velocity Network: a globally accessible, trustworthy "Internet of Careers" powered by innovative blockchain technology in response to growing data privacy, security, and market pressures. - [Cornerstone Joins Velocity Network Foundation to Shape the Future of Blockchain in HR](https://www.velocitynetwork.foundation/cornerstone-joins-velocity-network-foundation-to-shape-the-future-of-blockchain-in-hr) - As a founding member, Cornerstone will collaborate with 14 other industry leaders to accelerate the development of a universal blockchain-powered network that will put people in control of their career credentials and provide organizations with transparent insights into their workforce potential. - [SAP Joins The Velocity Network: A Global, Blockchain-Powered Platform for Career Credentials](https://www.velocitynetwork.foundation/sap-joins-the-velocity-network-a-global-blockchain-powered-platform-for-career-credentials) - We are at an exciting time when the pace of technology is at an all-time high, and organizations are in constant competition to get the right people with the right skills to drive innovation. - [Clearinghouse and 14 Industry Leaders Launch Global Nonprofit to Build Verified, Trusted Career Credentialing Solution](https://www.velocitynetwork.foundation/clearinghouse-and-14-industry-leaders-launch-global-nonprofit-to-build-verified-trusted-career-credentialing-solution) - Blockchain Technologies to Help People Manage Their Career Credentials - [Interview with Cisive’s Chief Executive Officer and President, James Owens](https://www.velocitynetwork.foundation/interview-with-cisives-chief-executive-officer-and-president-james-owens) - Velocity Foundation Network: The Future of Trusted Career Data Exchange - [Randstad & Velocity Network Foundation](https://www.velocitynetwork.foundation/randstad-velocity-network-foundation) - Blockchain technology will arguably impact the human resources function more profoundly. - [The Velocity Network Foundation: Using Blockchain To Control Your Own Career Credentials](https://www.velocitynetwork.foundation/the-velocity-network-foundation-using-blockchain-to-control-your-own-career-credentials) - The National Student Clearinghouse announced today that it was partnering with 14 other entities specializing in human capital management and education to launch an initiative that will allow students, graduates and employees to take control of their own educational and workforce information. - [SAP, Upwork in 15 firm credentialing blockchain consortium](https://www.velocitynetwork.foundation/ledger-insights-sap-upwork-in-15-firm-credentialing-blockchain-consortium) - Today, talent manager Cornerstone, the National Student Clearinghouse, SAP, Upwork and 11 other organizations announced the founding of the Velocity Network Foundation, a blockchain non-profit that will work on developing credentialing systems. - [Welcome to the Internet of Careers](https://www.velocitynetwork.foundation/welcome-to-the-internet-of-careers) - For years blockchain experts have been promising that Bitcoin transactions were just the beginning of what would be possible. And the predictions were right. Blockchain is transforming how we validate transactions across all kinds of important applications from food safety to insurance processing. - [The Biggest Trend in HR - Achim Preuss, Aon's Assessment Solutions](https://www.velocitynetwork.foundation/the-biggest-trend-in-hr-achim-preuss-aons-assessment-solutions) - It is clear that the metaphor of climbing the career ladder is no longer valid. A more relevant metaphor already in use is one of a journey, with numerous options to follow different career paths at different times. Indeed, sometimes we take time away from our careers altogether, or follow an entirely different model of work. - [SAP, Cornerstone join launch of blockchain-based 'Internet of Careers'](https://www.velocitynetwork.foundation/sap-cornerstone-join-launch-of-blockchain-based-internet-of-careers) - Fourteen staffing, background check and HCM software firms are backing blockchain-based Velocity Network to speed worker credential checking. - ["Kudos to the Velocity Network Foundation for trying to make the world a better place."](https://www.velocitynetwork.foundation/new-entrant-when-hr-meets-the-blockchain-the-velocity-network) - Brian Sommer writes about the Velocity Network Foundation in his 'Month in Review' column. - [Credential platform aims to be game-changer for HR, employees](https://www.velocitynetwork.foundation/credential-platform-aims-to-be-game-changer-for-hr-employees) - The blockchain-powered “Internet of Careers” brings together more than a dozen industry leaders. - [Talent Acquisition Movers, Shakers, & News Breakers](https://www.velocitynetwork.foundation/talent-acquisition-movers-shakers-news-breakers) - FEBRUARY 2020 – Talent Acquisition News. ## Pages - [Vision](https://www.velocitynetwork.foundation/) - [Foundation](https://www.velocitynetwork.foundation/foundation) - [Velocity Network Map](https://www.velocitynetwork.foundation/velocity-network-map) - [Institution-Specific-Wallet](https://www.velocitynetwork.foundation/institution-specific-wallet) - [India Ecosystem - Wallets](https://www.velocitynetwork.foundation/wallets_explained_india) - [On Wallets - General](https://www.velocitynetwork.foundation/on-wallets) - [Individuals](https://www.velocitynetwork.foundation/vision/individuals) - [Velocity Network Foundation India](https://www.velocitynetwork.foundation/india) - [Developers](https://www.velocitynetwork.foundation/developers) - [US Healthcare Systems](https://www.velocitynetwork.foundation/us-healthcare-systems) - [Velocity Network™ Adoption Toolkit](https://www.velocitynetwork.foundation/velocity-network-adoption-toolkit) - [Global Ecosystem - Wallets](https://www.velocitynetwork.foundation/wallets-explained-global) - [Contact Us](https://www.velocitynetwork.foundation/contact-us) - [Learn](https://www.velocitynetwork.foundation/learn) - [Velocity Implementation Plan](https://www.velocitynetwork.foundation/velocity-implementation-plan) - [Network Activity](https://www.velocitynetwork.foundation/network-activity) - [On Wallets - Latin America](https://www.velocitynetwork.foundation/on-wallets-latin-america) - [Issuing and Inspection Testing Plan](https://www.velocitynetwork.foundation/issuing-and-inspection-testing-plan) - [Release Notes Sign-Up](https://www.velocitynetwork.foundation/release-notes-sign-up) - [Thank You](https://www.velocitynetwork.foundation/thank-you-subscribers) - [Latin America Ecosystem - Wallets](https://www.velocitynetwork.foundation/latin-america-ecosystem-wallets) - [Financial Services Ecosystem - Wallets](https://www.velocitynetwork.foundation/financial-services-ecosystem-wallets) - [Healthcare Ecosystem - Wallets](https://www.velocitynetwork.foundation/healthcare-ecosystem-wallets) - [Developers](https://www.velocitynetwork.foundation/main) - [For Vendors](https://www.velocitynetwork.foundation/vision/for-vendors) - [Organizations](https://www.velocitynetwork.foundation/vision/organizations) - [Our Logos](https://www.velocitynetwork.foundation/our-logos) - [Learn](https://www.velocitynetwork.foundation/main2) - [Terms of Use](https://www.velocitynetwork.foundation/terms-of-use) - [Platform](https://www.velocitynetwork.foundation/platform) - [Data Policy](https://www.velocitynetwork.foundation/data-policy) - [Thank you](https://www.velocitynetwork.foundation/thank-you) - THANK YOU FOR YOUR INTEREST IN THE VELOCITY NETWORK FOUNDATION® . 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