In a skills-based reality, the identification of required and preferred job technical skills are essential to the appropriate matching of talent with employer hiring needs. Technical skills alone are not enough due to rapid technological shifts and changing industry demands. Employers, globally, have expressed the need for a combination of durable and technical skills to fill the current and emerging workforce. In many STEM based job roles, the emphasis on the technical requirements has long been the practice and thus the elevation of durable skills are essential for industry success, economic vitality, and individual social mobility. The intersection between durable skills and microcredentials, in response to the skills gaps in STEM education, has the potential to lead to systemic change. The use of digital microcredentials for these skills as a means of validating skills, substantiating skill visibility, and acting as a signal for hire has escalated across STEM industries, job titles, and continents. The conclusion of this chapter includes insights for education institutions and employers, addresses the impact on learner-earners, and provides guidance on the value of durable skills micro-credentials in: reduction of STEM gender inequities; measuring validation; and the importance of human capabilities in the age of AI.