The Competency-Based Education Network (C-BEN) announces the launch of the Center for Skills by C-BEN (CFS x C-BEN), an initiative to create objective and reliable ways to assess and validate skills to bridge the gap between education and the workforce. Supported by a grant from Walmart, CFS x C-BEN aims to turn the promise of a skills-based economy into practice by addressing the challenges in validating and translating skills between individuals, education and training providers, and employers. CFS x C-BEN will support skills-based practices through research, collaboration with cross-sector partners, and resources for employers and policymakers.