Higher Education Digital Credentials, Pathways, and Program Mapping

The University of Utah is seeking a qualified vendor to design and implement a comprehensive digital platform that supports the objectives outlined in Utah House Bill 260. The platform should enable students to build digital credentials, track skill acquisition, and navigate personalized education and career pathways. The platform will serve as a centralized tool beginning in ninth grade and continuing through postsecondary education and into the workforce, including adult learners. Key components include credential tracking, pathway mapping, skill acquisition frameworks, and robust dashboard and reporting tools. The selected vendor will collaborate closely with Talent Ready Utah throughout the development process and deliver a fully documented, functional platform that meets all technical and strategic requirements. Key features of the platform include: * Enabling students to build skills portfolios based on progress in public high school and higher education programs * Tracking competencies earned through coursework, certifications, apprenticeships, and degrees * Providing visual mapping of education and career pathways, including transitions from high school to college or career * Integrating with Admit Utah and other relevant systems to support seamless navigation * Connecting to labor market data, including occupation wage data and projections * Complying with state and federal data privacy regulations, including FERPA * Being mobile-friendly and accessible across devices