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2025 Badge Summit @ CU Boulder
In-person July 21-23 | Online August 5
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Empowering Military Service Members through Skills Identification and Digital Badging
Tuesday July 22, 2025 4:15pm - 5:00pm MDT
CASE W262
This session explores an innovative approach to translating military-earned skills into digital badges that educational institutions and employers can leverage highlighting the Manufacturing Readiness Project as a use case. Attendees will learn how the skills identification process supports smoother transitions for service members into civilian careers, showcases collaborative efforts between government and industry to enhance workforce development through digital badges, and fosters collaboration between education, industry, and veterans for scalable success. 
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avatar for Lauren Runco Bevilacqua

Lauren Runco Bevilacqua

Vice President, Innovation, Strategy, & Delivery, Solutions for Information Design (SOLID)
Lauren Runco Bevilacqua is a nationally recognized leader in workforce development, credentialing, and the recognition of military learning. As Vice President of Innovation, Strategy, and Delivery at Solutions for Information Design (SOLID), she leads transformative initiatives that... Read More →
avatar for Gardner Carrick

Gardner Carrick

Chief Program Officer, The Manufacturing Institute
Gardner Carrick is the Chief Program Officer for The Manufacturing Institute, the non-profit affiliate of the National Association of Manufacturers.  Mr. Carrick leads the Institute’s efforts to create a world class workforce for the U.S. manufacturing sector.  He oversees all... Read More →
avatar for Sytease Gieb

Sytease Gieb

Special Projects Manager, Heroes MAKE America & The Manufacturing Institute
Strategic Workforce Development Leader with 10+ years of experience in mission advocacy, workforce system navigation, business relationship development/management, stakeholder integration, program creation, career pathway planning, and contract management. Proven ability to manage... Read More →
Tuesday July 22, 2025 4:15pm - 5:00pm MDT
CASE W262
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