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This one is from Ireland and was also at the 5th #VPLBiennale in Kilkenny: #RPL backed by a university, but captured and developed outside of academia, in a workplace context. In the (gasp!) wild. You can learn more at ePIC 2024 #openepic by registering here: https://lnkd.in/gmMvHaNH The APRIL project works with industry partners and their employees to blend their years of professional practice with new applied academic knowledge, focusing on solutions to data and technology-based challenges in the workplace. APRIL provides customized education options that leverage RPL to provide pathways into programs and advanced standing by valuing a diverse range of work-based learnings. The cohort approach delivers time and cost savings while it accelerates the skills development of larger numbers of employees. APRIL was co-designed and is being refined and enhanced through a collaborative approach involving industry partners, industry liaison officers, Heads of Faculty/Dept and their academic teams. Feedback from industry partners confirms that APRIL is a timely and useful approach to retain and nurture talent and to create career-long relationships with education partners. This is a really useful narrative to counteract the general lack of awareness of the value of RPL, especially in industry, which is an issue we're also dealing with in Canada at CAPLA.ca: if nobody knows, nobody goes.. It's a great example of Work Integrated Learning #WIL, or as Beverley Oliver suggested a few years back, Learning Integrated Work #LIW. Even some hints of "Recognition As You Go" for the #CAYG folks. Not just for individuals, but cohort-based. Christine McCabe is a leader in Ireland's current push for RPL and it's easy to recognize that she knows what she's talking about. I'm particularly intrigued by this slide that I saw: Models of RPL Cohort Engagement - Prior Learning is mapped to an existing programme (yes OK, pretty familiar...) - Development of customised learning solutions  Workplace competences, informal and nonformal learning are integrated into the content and learning outcomes of **new or adapted programmes**. (ooh, asterisks mine) Could this mean what I think it means? Find out in Paris... #recognitionoflearning #RoL #RVA #WorkIntegratedLearning #LearningAtWork #WhatAConcept #VPL #PLAR #PLA #CPL #RVA #RAC #VAE #lifelonglearning #lifewidelearning #openrecognition

⏰ Time is running out! The deadline to enter the AITD Excellence Awards 2024 is fast approaching. Don't wait until the last minute - start your submission today and showcase your outstanding contributions to the L&D industry. With an online awards portal, it's easier than ever to share your success story! https://bit.ly/4bWONJB #AITDExcellence #AITDlearn #learninganddevelopment #learningculture #learningconference #learningimpact #digitallearning #hybridlearning #learningplatforms

Happy National Skills Week! This year’s theme is ‘VET: It’s a Gamechanger’ Our research shows it’s likely that 44% of projected growth in jobs over the next 10 years will be in roles that require post-secondary qualifications in a VET pathway. It’s a good time to start talking about it, join in the conversation throughout the week! #NationalSkillsWeek #VET #GameChanger #TertiaryQualifications

🎉𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤𝐥𝐲 𝐌𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬 🎉 This week, come together with us as we spotlight our members hailing from France! The EVBB member network is experiencing rapid growth, now comprising 395 members across 60 countries globally. With our expanding global presence, our #WeeklyMemberHighlights campaign seeks to shine a light on the exceptional contributions of our members. Our goal is to encourage networking, promote partnership formation, and foster avenues for collaborative projects. Let's persist in highlighting the extraordinary efforts within our community and collectively strive for positive impact. AFPA - a leading vocational training provider in France, has been a key partner of the French Ministry of Labour for over 70 years. Nationally, Afpa develops and implements occupational standards, certification programs, and assessment tools, crucial for professional and social integration. They support job seekers and employees in training, reskilling, upskilling, and career development. Afpa also coordinates programs at regional and national levels to promote social inclusion by enhancing employability, increasing job opportunities, and combating discrimination. Les Acteurs de la Compétence comprises 1,200 members and 13 regional delegations, initiated an internal transformation in 2019 to adapt to the evolving landscape of professional training. With a focus on skill development, the federation now unites companies and private associations across various sectors including consulting, content publishing, digital education solutions, training firms, vocational training centers, and certifiers, all aiming for French excellence in the field. Ministère de l'Éducation nationale et de la Jeunesse: The Campus des Métiers et des Qualifications initiative within the French Ministry of National Education oversees vocational excellence hubs nationwide, addressing future skill challenges. These hubs aim to enhance vocational education and training (VET), offering more career options and fostering student social and professional integration. Serving as ambassadors for the French VET model, they promote partnerships in France and Europe. This collaboration includes 110 Campus des Métiers and 53 Campus of Excellence, totaling 163 EVBB Member campuses. Stay tuned and perhaps your organization is next! #EVBB #WeeklyHighlights #ProfessionalDevelopment #FrenchMembers #VET #France #Collaboration

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Do you want to meet future talent in person? 💭   Look no further then UCAS Events ✨   With more than 160,000 attendees across our 2022/23 events – over 40% of whom indicated they’re interested in apprenticeships – our events provide an incredible platform for employers to start new conversations with the next generation, champion their apprenticeship opportunities and inspire young people early in their decision-making journey 🔍   Our events attract a diverse range of employers, looking to connect with students, including NHS England, Bank of America, City Century and more 🚀   Watch the video below to find out how exhibiting provides organisations with an opportunity to engage with young people 👇   #Apprenticeships #FutureTalent #UCASEvents #EarlyCareers #Employers

Yesterday, my colleague Gemma Gronland and I attended the International Skills Summit 5 in Birmingham. There were some excellent speakers and insightful discussions around technical and employability skills, economic growth and social mobility. The following insights were particularly interesting: - Access to skills would be a key driver for productivity and economic growth for the country, as well as social mobility for individuals. - There is a need to redemonstrate that world-class skills aren't exclusively for big organizations; small businesses should also have access to these skills to enhance their productivity. - There is a need for a mindset and language shift around vocational training; vocational and academic learning should be seen through the same lens.

It's National Skills Week 🤩 Join us and discover how Vocational Education can be the ultimate game changer in your career and life as well as the game-changing impact of skills on Australia’s future and on our economy ✨ #busyatwork #busyatbusy #thebusygroup #nationalskillsweek #nsw2024 #gamechanger

FCA Townhall Buzz 🐝 17.7.2024 It’s always important that our Education Consultants receive positive takeaways from our weekly townhalls. ✨ Today, we take a look at what our Corporate Education Consultants have to say about today’s Corporate Townhall Session. 💪 #FCA #FirstcomAcademy #DigitalSkills #CareerGrowth #SkillsDevelopment #SkillsTraining #Upskilling #CreatingBetterFutures