ERIC Number: ED671177
Record Type: Non-Journal
Publication Date: 2025-Jan
Pages: 8
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Leveraging a Lifetime of Knowledge: How Credit for Prior Learning Can Help Older Adults and Veterans
Council for Adult and Experiential Learning
This report demonstrates how credit for prior learning (CPL) can revolutionize education and career advancement for older adults and veterans while supporting the success of postsecondary education institutions. Focusing on the untapped potential of decades of experience, the report explores how CPL can make higher education more accessible and affordable, especially for those with rich life and work learning experiences. Learn about innovative strategies and policies that institutions can adopt to better serve this significant yet often underserved demographic, and uncover the compelling benefits that CPL offers to both learners and educational institutions. Download the report to understand how CPL can be a game-changer in bridging the gap between lifelong learning and career success.
Descriptors: Undergraduate Study, Veterans Education, Older Adults, Adult Education, Prior Learning, College Credits, Transfer of Training, Time to Degree, Employment Potential, Career Readiness, Paying for College, Strategic Planning, Educational Benefits, Policy Formation, Educational Policy
Council for Adult and Experiential Learning. 55 East Monroe Street Suite 1930, Chicago, IL 60603. Tel: 312-499-2600; Fax: 312-499-2601; e-mail: cael@cael.org; Web site: http://www.cael.org
Publication Type: Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education; Adult Education
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Language: English
Sponsor: AARP
Authoring Institution: Council for Adult and Experiential Learning (CAEL)
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