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This afternoon session focuses on identifying traits of effective candidates for Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) and how to apply these traits to real scenarios. Participants will learn about available informational resources to support PLA. The discussion will explore how PLA can benefit specific client groups, including dislocated workers, veterans, mature adults, and volunteers. Attendees will assess client eligibility through relevant questions regarding past experiences, certifications, and self-directed learning. The session concludes with reflections and future action steps for effective integration of PLA.
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Goals for afternoon pla session • Identify characteristics of good PLA candidates. • Apply these characteristics to a scenario. • Learn what informational resources are available to you.
Discussion • After learning about PLA, how can you see it benefitting your clients? • Dislocated workers • Veterans • Mature adults • Volunteers
Client Scenario Is PLA appropriate for the client? • Ask: What previous experience do you have? • Work experience in occupation related to intended education program? • Certifications or certificates related to intended education program? • Prior experience through military service? • Prior experience through volunteer work? • Self-directed learning? • What are the follow-up questions? What is missing?
Wrap up • What did you learn today? • What are you going to do next? • What do you still need to know?
Contact Information Wilson Finch, THEC Wilson.Finch@tn.gov Amy Sherman, CAEL asherman@cael.org Jessica Gibson, THEC Jessica.Gibson@tn.gov Mary Beth Lakin, ACE MLakin@acenet.edu BeginAgainTN.org