Introducing Skills Scoop: The First Newsletter Dedicated to Making Learning & Employment Records (LERs) Understandable, Accessible, and Actionable
A fresh, free newsletter bridging the gap between industry experts and the people who need to understand skills-based hiring the most
March 17 2025 — The world of work is changing, and Learning & Employment Records (LERs) are leading the way—but most people still don’t know what they are. Skills Scoop, the first and only newsletter dedicated to making Learning & Employment Records (LERs) and skills-based hiring understandable, accessible, and impactful, officially launches today.
Founded by Robert Bajor, a leader in skills-based hiring and digital credentialing, and Thania Guardino, a brand and content strategist with a track record of scaling high-impact media, Skills Scoop aims to demystify LERs, break down complex industry jargon, and deliver must-know insights in just five minutes a week.
“The industry is filled with brilliant experts, evangelists, and pioneers, but the average professional struggles to grasp the power of LERs and digital credentials,” said Thania Guardino, Co-Founder of Skills Scoop. “As a newcomer, I found existing resources overly complicated and, honestly, a little boring. There’s a huge opportunity to package this technology into digestible formats so anyone—employers, educators, policymakers, and job seekers—can learn, adopt, implement, and innovate in the skills-based hiring space.”
Why Skills Scoop? Why Now?
As employers shift away from degree-based hiring toward skills-based hiring, LERs are emerging as the new standard for proving skills, experience, and career pathways. But despite their potential to make hiring more inclusive, transparent, and efficient, most people struggle to find clear, non-technical explanations of how LERs actually work.
“Skills-based hiring isn’t the future—it’s already here. ADP reports that an overwhelming 94% of organizations utilizing skills-based hiring methods report a reduction in mis-hires. The problem? Most people don’t know what Learning and Employment Records (LERs) are or how they can help employers adapt and thrive in a skills-based economy. Skills Scoop cuts through the noise with no-fluff insights that help job seekers, educators, and employers navigate the new skills economy before they get left behind,” said Robert Bajor, Founder and CEO of Dallas-based Micro-credential Multiverse.
Skills Scoop fills this gap by delivering:
Actionable career & leadership insights
Must-know policy & workforce trends
Tech, AI & innovation shaping the industry
Success stories & real-world applications
LER vocabulary breakdowns, industry insider interviews & job opportunities
Unlike traditional reports or academic studies, Skills Scoop brings a mix of expert insights, real-world applications, and a fresh, engaging approach to workforce transformation.
Meet the Founders
🔹 Robert Bajor, Co-Founder of Skills Scoop, is a recognized leader in skills-based hiring, credentialing, and employment innovation. With 15+ years of experience working with government agencies, Fortune 500 companies, and nonprofit organizations, he has architected and launched some of the most scalable and impactful micro-credentialing ecosystems globally.
🔹 Thania Guardino, Co-Founder of Skills Scoop, has built and scaled brands across tech, education, and workforce development. As the founder of The Conquer Company and a key strategist behind The Assist, a seven-figure newsletter with 100,000+ subscribers, she has a deep understanding of audience engagement, storytelling, and making complex topics accessible.
Together, they bring a unique blend of technical expertise and marketing strategy to reshape how LERs and skills-based hiring are understood and adopted.
Join the Movement
Skills Scoop is free to subscribe and publishes weekly. Visit www.skillsscoop.com to sign up and start navigating the future of work with confidence.
For media inquiries, sponsorship opportunities, or to collaborate, contact team@skillsscoop.com.
