The document discusses a pilot project at the University of Montana Western to use digital badges to assess 21st century skills gained by student interns. It introduces the four key 21st century skills of critical thinking, communication, collaboration, and creativity. The project uses badges and an experiential learning cycle to evaluate skills in real work experiences. Results showed students struggled to understand badges, find evidence of skills, and connect classroom theory to internship contexts. Implications include introducing badges earlier in courses and helping students locate evidence through adjusted rubrics and faculty assistance.