Why and How to Earn Credentials?

Every badge you earn through the Civics Credentialing System’s partners shows your commitment to civic action and democratic values. Sharing your badges helps you:

• Inspire your network: Demonstrate leadership by encouraging others to learn, engage, and contribute to their communities.
  

• Build your professional and academic profile: Showcase your civic skills and engagement to potential employers, colleges, or scholarship programs.
  

• Track your civic journey: Celebrate milestones as you grow from learning new skills to taking visible action that strengthens democracy.
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Examples:

• Alex, a college student in New Jersey, earned badges in Civic Learning and Volunteering. Sharing these on LinkedIn helped Alex secure a public service internship—and inspired his classmates to get involved.
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• Maria, a community volunteer in Brooklyn, earned the Elections and Governance badge after serving as a poll worker. She proudly shared it with her network, helping normalize civic participation among her peers.