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In case you missed the SNAP E&T National Forum this year, make sure to check out a recording of the live-streamed session featuring our own Rachel G. A. Hirsch, Vice President of Public Partnerships, alongside Kate Kinder (National Council for Workforce Education) and Linda L. Rhoads (Association of Community College Trustees). Rachel explored how states and community colleges can leverage SNAP E&T and shared lessons from CAEL's SNAP E&T national partnership grant. See the live streamed event here: https://hubs.li/Q0302QSj0 and learn more about our national partnership project here: https://hubs.li/Q0302XrR0 #CareerPathways #WorkforceDevelopment #CommunityColleges

🚀 Empowering South Florida: Building Pathways to Careers in Finance 💼 CAEL’s Build Better Careers initiative, backed by the Truist Foundation, is creating pathways to good jobs in South Florida’s financial services sector for residents without college degrees. This collaborative effort is helping underserved communities access training and credentials for upward mobility. Earl Buford, president of CAEL, says its advocacy for adult learners is steeped in the fact that people are career-minded and want to have a pathway. Together with OIC of South Florida, this initiative aims to address skills gaps, align employer needs, and create a thriving ecosystem for economic mobility. 🌟 Read the WorkingNation article by Laura Aka here: https://hubs.li/Q02_Qlv90 #WorkforceDevelopment #CareerPathways #FinancialServices #EconomicMobility #CAEL

We at CAEL are excited to release, in partnership with the American Council on Education (ACE), the results of a national scan of state and system policies on Credit for Prior Learning (CPL). Almost every state has some kind of state or system CPL policy on the books. Most have originated with legislation, but state agencies, governor’s offices, and postsecondary systems also have had a lot to say about how CPL is offered and administered. The CAEL and ACE research teams categorized more than 360 state and system policies according to 11 different policy themes — including methods of assessment, requiring each institution to have a CPL policy, transcription, transfer, data collection, to name just a few. Our analysis of these policies, along with examples for each of the themes, is available in a new policy brief, The National Landscape of Credit for Prior Learning (CPL): Effective State and System Policies for Success and Equity. But even more exciting is an interactive database with filters for state, policy theme, and the source of the policy (e.g., legislation, state administrative code, etc.). Both are available here: https://hubs.li/Q02_ZWtP0 CAEL and ACE together have more than a century of experience in advocating for CPL. We hope you enjoy this new offering from our joint efforts! #CPL #CreditForPriorLearning #Policy Rachel G. A. Hirsch, Becky Klein-Collins, Maria Claudia Soler, Ph.D., Erica Swirsky, Kara Seidel

🎙️ Why is credit for learning outside the classroom important? Check out EdSource's latest podcast episode, Should colleges give credit for learning outside the classroom? 🎧 In this episode, EdSource reporter Emma Gallegos shares the inspiring story of a Navy veteran to illustrate how credit for prior learning (CPL) can transform students’ educational journeys. 👉 Listen now: https://hubs.li/Q02_X2jH0 and learn more about CAEL's CPL tools and resources at https://hubs.li/Q02_X5f_0 #HigherEducation #CPL #Veterans #AdultLearning #EdTech

🌟 Meet Rashaan Green, the inspiring 2018 CAEL Adult Learner of the Year! From high school dropout to tech leader at Google, Rashaan's journey is a testament to resilience and the power of education. He's not just chasing his dreams—he's creating pathways for others through scholarships and mentorship. As he puts it, "Where you start does not dictate where you finish." Join us in celebrating Rashaan's commitment to uplift others and transform lives! Read the new blog here 👉 https://hubs.li/Q02_LzHC0 #LearnerOfTheYear #HigherEd #Leadership

📢 Exciting News! 📢 CAEL's special 50th Anniversary Impact Report for 2023 is here! We're thrilled to share how we celebrated milestones, forged new partnerships, and helped even more adult learners and workers navigate rewarding education-to-career pathways. 🌟 From launching our Theory of Change to engaging nearly 1.25 million adult learners worldwide, 2023 was a year of profound impact—made possible by our incredible community of members, partners, and other stakeholders. As we commemorate 50 years of empowering adult learners, we look toward the future with renewed dedication to our mission. Together, we’re shaping an education-to-employment ecosystem that creates opportunities for all. Thank you to our members and partners for being part of this incredible journey! 📖 Explore the report and share by reposting: https://hubs.li/Q02_rPMB0 #CAEL50 #AdultLearners #WorkforceDevelopment #LifelongLearning

CAEL has launched a Military Community of Practice—a national network uniting organizations and individuals dedicated to supporting Veterans and their families as they transition to civilian life. Whether you're an educator, employer, chamber of commerce, or a mission-aligned organization, this Community is about sharing knowledge and driving economic mobility together. 🌟 Open to current (and future!) CAEL members. Join us to make a difference: ▶ https://hubs.li/Q02-XCS30 #MilitaryCommunity #EconomicMobility #AdultLearners #Veterans

🌟 Sign up for CAEL's CPL Provider Network! 🌟 ✅ What is the CPL Provider Network? The CPL Provider Network is a public search tool that connects prospective students with institutions that offer Credit for Prior Learning (CPL) programs. The goal? To make it easier for learners to find colleges and universities that value their prior experiences. ✅ Why Join? 📣 𝐄𝐧𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐝 𝐕𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲: Be listed in a national network shared with high schools, local and regional workforce boards, economic development boards, chambers of commerce, and military-affiliated institutions nationwide. 🆓 𝐅𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐋𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐂𝐀𝐄𝐋 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐌𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐬: If your institution is already a CAEL institutional member, you can join the CPL Provider Network at no additional cost. 💵 𝐀𝐟𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐀𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐍𝐨𝐧-𝐌𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐬: Non-member institutions can join with an annual paid subscription, making it accessible to all who are dedicated to supporting adult learners. Don’t miss this opportunity to amplify your commitment to adult learners. Join the CPL Provider Network today! Learn more and sign up at: https://hubs.li/Q02-xv_Q0 #CreditForPriorLearning #CPLProviderNetwork #HigherEducation #AdultLearners #WorkforceDevelopment

Matt Waltz and Scott A. Campbell Ph.D. are representing CAEL at the 2024 Community Colleges for Iowa Convention and Tradeshow! This premier event is the only statewide professional development conference tailored exclusively for community college administrators, staff, and faculty. 🌟 #CommunityColleges #ProfessionalDevelopment

At Lumina Foundation's “Collectively Advancing the Power of HBCUs” conference, CAEL's Gloria Mwase, PhD, SHRM-CP, Dr. Alicia Myrick, and Monique Tuset led a dynamic conversation on “Advancing Adult Learners to Completion: The Power of Credit for Prior Learning in HBCUs.” We were honored to be joined by amazing panelists from Elizabeth City State University, Atlanta Metro State College, Delaware State University, and Fayetteville State University. Thank you to everyone who participated and contributed to this inspiring dialogue. Learn more about CAEL's HBCU Adult Learner Initiative here: https://hubs.li/Q02-pHy40 #HBCUs #AdultLearners #CreditForPriorLearning #CPL