A groundbreaking partnership is set to revolutionize learner mobility in New Brunswick! Campus New Brunswick and MyCreds® are joining forces to empower students and institutions across the province.
But here's where it gets exciting: CampusNB is proud to announce that all post-secondary institutions in New Brunswick will now have expanded access to MyCreds®|MesCertif®, Canada's National Digital Credential Network. This initiative, funded by the New Brunswick Department of Post-Secondary Education, Training, and Labour, aims to create a seamless and efficient transition for learners and institutions alike.
With this partnership, learners and credential holders can look forward to enhanced mobility. MyCreds ensures that academic records are portable and accessible across Canada and internationally, giving students the freedom to pursue their academic and professional goals without boundaries.
Dr. Kim Fenwick, CampusNB Co-Chair and Provost at St. Thomas University, emphasizes the impact of this initiative: "By connecting our province's students with their credentials and building an interconnected network of institutions, we're creating a richer educational experience in New Brunswick."
"We want to make it easier for students to connect with opportunities here and around the world. We're grateful for the provincial support and the participation of each institution, which has made this possible," added Dr. Sheldon MacLeod, Executive Director and CampusNB Co-Chair.
This initiative is a significant step forward in student mobility, ensuring that learners in New Brunswick have seamless access to their digital academic records. It's about providing students with the tools they need to succeed locally, nationally, and internationally.
The initiative builds on successful precedents set in other provinces, where coordinated efforts have accelerated the adoption of digital credential platforms. By following this model, New Brunswick learners and graduates will benefit from a consistent and modern approach to managing their academic records, empowering them to make smooth transitions and strengthening their connections with employers and educational institutions.
To celebrate this milestone, representatives from CampusNB and MyCreds gathered at St. Thomas University in Fredericton on December 10 for an official contract signing. The event showcased the shared commitment to enhancing learner mobility and modernizing access to academic records across the province.
St. Thomas University will lead the way as the first live implementation of MyCreds, demonstrating strong provincial support for a unified digital credential ecosystem. Representatives emphasized the collaborative nature of this initiative and its positive impact on students, graduates, and institutions as New Brunswick moves towards a fully digital and learner-centric credential system.
And this is the part most people miss: New Brunswick is now the second province in Canada to achieve 100% adoption of the MyCreds bilingual, National Network. This is a significant achievement and a testament to the province's commitment to removing barriers for learners.
Jodi Tavares, Executive Director of MyCreds®|MesCertif®, expressed her delight: "As a resident of New Brunswick, I'm thrilled to partner with Campus New Brunswick in supporting this province-wide rollout. This model showcases the power of collaboration between provinces and institutions to prioritize mobility and data portability for Canadian learners."
CampusNB, a consortium representing the province's universities and colleges, is dedicated to leading the way in learner mobility. By fostering collaboration among member institutions and enhancing access to post-secondary education, CampusNB ensures that students in New Brunswick have the opportunities they need to thrive in a global, knowledge-based economy.
MyCreds |MesCertif, led by the Association of Registrars of the Universities and Colleges of Canada (ARUCC), is Canada's Bilingual National Digital Credential Network. This non-profit ecosystem provides learners and credential holders with secure, online access to their verified academic records, enabling them to share their documents instantly and securely with employers, governments, institutions, and other parties worldwide. MyCreds empowers learners to take control of their academic and professional journeys, offering trusted and portable credentials.
This partnership between Campus New Brunswick and MyCreds is a game-changer for learner mobility in the province. It's an exciting development that showcases the power of collaboration and innovation in education. As New Brunswick embraces this digital transformation, we can't wait to see the positive impact it will have on students and institutions alike.
What do you think about this initiative? Do you see it as a step towards a more accessible and mobile educational landscape? We'd love to hear your thoughts in the comments!
