Your digital record
A secure Quick Response (QR) code gives you control over what you share and with whom.
Your record. Your future.
Your story.
Your story.
More opportunities.
RecordForLife is a digital record you control. It brings together your education, skills, achievements and support history so you can carry your story with you and find what comes next.
You control your data
Build a trusted record
Find what comes next
Verified progressSkills, services & achievements
Next Best StepRelevant pathways and opportunities
Your achievements
Keep your learning, skills, qualifications and experience together.
More opportunities
Connect your journey to programmes, jobs, services and support.
Trusted organisations
Allow approved organisations to add services and achievements to your record.
Why RecordForLifePeople move between services.
People move between services.
Their progress should move with them.
Young people often have to register again, resubmit the same information and restart their story when they join a new programme. RecordForLife changes the focus from the programme to you, the person.
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Scattered records
Your education, training, work experience and support can sit in many different systems.
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Repeating yourself
You may have to provide the same details, documents and qualifications again and again.
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Disconnected support
Each organisation may see only one part of your story, making the next step harder to find.
How it works
One secure record that grows with you.
Create your record, present your QR code, choose what to share and build a trusted history over time.
Create your record
Add your basic details, education, interests, skills and other useful information.
Present your QR code
A scan displays a secure token and shows only the basic information you choose to make visible.
Approve requests
When a provider needs more, you decide which additional information may be shared.
Build your history
Approved organisations can add confirmed services, achievements and qualifications to your record.
Find your next step
Your record can help connect you to useful services, programmes, jobs and other opportunities.
Built for young peopleYour journey.
Your journey.
Your choice.
Your record grows with you as you learn, work, join programmes and explore new opportunities.
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See your whole journey
View your learning, services, achievements and referrals in one place.
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Control what you share
Additional information is disclosed only through your authorisation.
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Carry evidence with you
Generate a portable report and use verified digital credentials.
My RecordForLifeJourney
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EducationMatric completed
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TrainingDigital Skills Programme
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ExperienceCommunity work placement
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Suggested opportunityDigital Field Technician
→Verified record
My RecordForLife QR
Share your selected profile securely.
Visible on scan✓ Preferred name✓ Verification status✓ Selected credentials
Privacy and control
Use QR codes without your information being tracked.
RecordForLife is designed so your personal information is not stored in the QR code. When the QR code is scanned, the system creates a secure, temporary connection to your record. You can also stop or cancel that connection.
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Minimum disclosure
Only the information needed for a specific interaction should be shared.
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Your authorisation
Additional information requires your approval through OTP, in-app confirmation or stronger authentication.
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Consent history
You can see who requested information, what was shared and when access occurred.
A record of progress
From separate programmes to one connected journey.
Trusted organisations can add data and information to your story. You can see the complete journey and generate a portable PDF record.
Digital foundations completed
Verified by Training Provider A
Verified by Training Provider A
Community work experience
Verified by YouthForce partner
Verified by YouthForce partner
Entrepreneurship assessment completed
Result added to capability profile
Result added to capability profile
Referred to opportunity
New service recommendation generated
New service recommendation generated
Facts about you
Information you provide, or that is verified for you, such as your education level, location, skills or interests.
Evidence of achievement
Verified qualifications, completed programmes and proof of skills or achievements.
Evidence of the journey
A secure record of the services, referrals, opportunities, assessments and other support you receive along the way.
Digital Impact Collective
Connect services without forcing everyone onto one platform.
RecordForLife supports the Digital Impact Collective vision: organisations can keep the systems they already use while approved information can move safely with you, with your permission.
YoMobiYouthForceData ManagerImpact ManagerProgramme systemsGovernment servicesCivil society platformsEmployers & training providers
Your identity & choicesYou decide what information is shared and with whom.
Trusted recordsApproved organisations can add confirmed services and achievements.
Connected systemsOther approved platforms can connect securely to RecordForLife.
Human supportCommunity networks can help people use the service with confidence.
Roadmap
Start with your record. Grow into a connected support network.
Phase 1
Your record
- Registration & profile
- QR code sharing
- Information requests
- Service history
- PDF record
Phase 2
Connect services
- Provider connections
- Assessments
- Digital credentials
- YoMobi integration
- More partner services
Phase 3
Next Best Step
- Service directory
- Opportunity matching
- Pathway suggestions
- Referral tracking
- Guided navigation
Phase 4
Grow the network
- More trusted organisations
- Government connections
- Cross-platform use
- Shared governance
Frequently asked questions
Simple answers to common questions.
Learn how RecordForLife works, how your information is protected and how organisations can connect.
What is RecordForLife?
RecordForLife is a digital record you control. It brings together your education, achievements, services and opportunities so your story can move with you.
Is RecordForLife a replacement for a national ID?
No. RecordForLife works alongside trusted identity systems. It helps you keep a useful record of your journey and choose what information to share.
What information is stored in the QR code?
Your personal information is not stored in the QR code. A scan creates a secure, temporary connection to your record and only shows information you have chosen to make visible.
How do I approve access to more information?
If an organisation needs more information, it sends a request. You can approve or reject it using an OTP, an in-app confirmation or another secure method.
Who can add information to my record?
Only approved organisations that are allowed to do so can add confirmed services, achievements or other records. You can see which organisation added each item.
What is Next Best Step?
Next Best Step is a planned feature that will use your education, interests, skills, location and journey to suggest relevant services and opportunities. You remain in control of what you choose to do.
Can other systems connect to RecordForLife?
Yes. Approved systems will be able to connect securely, request information with your permission and add confirmed records when you authorise them to do so.
Founding partners
Help make services easier for young people to navigate.
We are looking for funding, service, technology and research partners to help shape the first RecordForLife pilots.
Get involved
Partner with RecordForLife
We are interested in organisations working in youth development, learning, employment, enterprise, digital inclusion, public services, technology and responsible AI.
Want to connect your service?
Talk to us about becoming an early service partner, technology partner, research collaborator or funder.