Velocity Charitable Foundation Elevates Statewide Approach to Verifiable Credentials and Open Ecosystems

The Velocity Charitable Foundation (VCF), the 501(c)3 arm of the Velocity Network Foundation, is pleased to announce the launch of its new initiative to document how states can implement open-ecosystem models that enable secure, seamless learning mobility through the use of verifiable digital credentials anchored to a trust framework. The project will outline key decision points, technical considerations, and ecosystem attributes necessary to implement a scalable infrastructure that ensures the full portability and interoperability of learning, work, and other digitized career records. This effort centers on the deployment of the Velocity Network™—a global, standards-based protocol that empowers individuals to own and share their trusted career credentials—as a tool for enhancing state workforce strategy, while documenting Arkansas’s journey as a case example. Project outputs will include a public-facing report, a tip sheet for states, and peer-sharing webinar events offering actionable insights for higher education leaders and state agencies. The Velocity Network Foundation and its partners are proud to participate in this important work and extend appreciation to VNF Member, the State of Arkansas, and Strada Education Foundation for their support and collaboration on this effort. Please expect to see more on this initiative in the coming months.