2021 CAEL CONFERENCE IN SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA This year's conference will take place in San Diego at the Hotel Del Coronado from November 17-19. CAEL is designing an exciting hybrid experience to accommodate both in person and virtual participation, held in accordance with all local and national safety regulations in place for the fourth quarter of 2021. This event is a unique

opportunity

CONTACT US - CAEL

Phone (312) 499-2600. Email. cael@cael.org. Mailing Address. 10 W. Market Street Suite 1100 Indianapolis, IN 46204

EARL BUFORD

Earl Buford President. Earl Buford joined the Council for Adult and Experiential Learning (CAEL) as president in April 2021. He most recently served as chief executive officer of Partner4Work, the leader of the public workforce system for Pittsburgh and Allegheny County, where he managed public and private funds to deliver innovative solutions to ensure that current and future needs of TEN PRINCIPLES OF SERVING ADULT LEARNERS Ten Principles of Serving Adult Learners. The Principles provide a valuable framework that programs, institutions, or entire systems can use toward continuous improvement and innovation, ultimately empowering more adult learners with the education they need for

economic mobility.

HOW TO MAKE PRIOR LEARNING ASSESSMENT (PLA) WORK FOR YOU Prior learning assessment is a term for various methods that colleges, universities, and other education/training providers use to evaluate learning that has occurred outside of the traditional academic environment. It is used to grant college credit, certification, or advanced standing toward further education or training. PROS AND CONS OF PEER REVIEW IN THE WORKPLACESEE MORE ON CAEL.ORG 9 THINGS TO CONSIDER WHEN STARTING TO WORK WITH Adult Learners want to see tangible results in the shortest time possible and take the most efficient path. While many Adult Learners are self-directed, they still need guidance. Make access to resources convenient and easy. Add some flexibility around things that are mandatory such as campus activities or rigid attendance requirements. DIFFERENCES IN ADULT LEARNING AND MOTIVATION Adult learners and traditional students have many differences - in reasons for continuing their education and in terms of different needs that must be met if they are to remain inspired enough to conclude a

process.

CAEL MEMBERSHIP PROVIDES CONNECTIONS, SOLUTIONS, AND TOOLS “CAEL is committed to providing the highest level of value to its members by collectively working towards a future where every adult can navigate lifelong learning and career USING INCENTIVES TO PROMOTE LEARNING AND EDUCATION IN YOUR Using Incentives to Promote Learning and Education In Your Workplace. CAEL / February 17, 2016. Executives have become painfully aware of the gap between employee skills and skills needed to achieve the company goals. To succeed in an economy that has become fiercely competitive, you need employees who can support the effort. 2021 CAEL CONFERENCE IN SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA This year's conference will take place in San Diego at the Hotel Del Coronado from November 17-19. CAEL is designing an exciting hybrid experience to accommodate both in person and virtual participation, held in accordance with all local and national safety regulations in place for the fourth quarter of 2021. This event is a unique

opportunity

CONTACT US - CAEL

Phone (312) 499-2600. Email. cael@cael.org. Mailing Address. 10 W. Market Street Suite 1100 Indianapolis, IN 46204

EARL BUFORD

Earl Buford President. Earl Buford joined the Council for Adult and Experiential Learning (CAEL) as president in April 2021. He most recently served as chief executive officer of Partner4Work, the leader of the public workforce system for Pittsburgh and Allegheny County, where he managed public and private funds to deliver innovative solutions to ensure that current and future needs of TEN PRINCIPLES OF SERVING ADULT LEARNERS Ten Principles of Serving Adult Learners. The Principles provide a valuable framework that programs, institutions, or entire systems can use toward continuous improvement and innovation, ultimately empowering more adult learners with the education they need for

economic mobility.

HOW TO MAKE PRIOR LEARNING ASSESSMENT (PLA) WORK FOR YOU Prior learning assessment is a term for various methods that colleges, universities, and other education/training providers use to evaluate learning that has occurred outside of the traditional academic environment. It is used to grant college credit, certification, or advanced standing toward further education or training. PROS AND CONS OF PEER REVIEW IN THE WORKPLACESEE MORE ON CAEL.ORG 9 THINGS TO CONSIDER WHEN STARTING TO WORK WITH Adult Learners want to see tangible results in the shortest time possible and take the most efficient path. While many Adult Learners are self-directed, they still need guidance. Make access to resources convenient and easy. Add some flexibility around things that are mandatory such as campus activities or rigid attendance requirements. DIFFERENCES IN ADULT LEARNING AND MOTIVATION Adult learners and traditional students have many differences - in reasons for continuing their education and in terms of different needs that must be met if they are to remain inspired enough to conclude a

process.

CAEL MEMBERSHIP PROVIDES CONNECTIONS, SOLUTIONS, AND TOOLS “CAEL is committed to providing the highest level of value to its members by collectively working towards a future where every adult can navigate lifelong learning and career USING INCENTIVES TO PROMOTE LEARNING AND EDUCATION IN YOUR Using Incentives to Promote Learning and Education In Your Workplace. CAEL / February 17, 2016. Executives have become painfully aware of the gap between employee skills and skills needed to achieve the company goals. To succeed in an economy that has become fiercely competitive, you need employees who can support the effort. WHO WILL NURTURE THE NURTURERS? THE IMPORTANCE OF CHILD Among the pandemic’s many misfortunes is a tendency to escalate challenges to full-blown crises. Access to quality, affordable child care has been no exception.

RESOURCE ARCHIVE

The Transformative Change Initiative (TCI) is dedicated to assisting community colleges to scale-up innovations that improve student outcomes and program organizations and system performance. CAEL was a key partner in the effort to implement Credit for Prior Learning (CPL) practices. Download Now. WORKFORCE & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Statewide/systemwide Work Learn Earn. Growing an economy requires a focus on employer needs and upskilling job seekers. With 40+ years of experience in career exploration services, CAEL created our Work Learn Earn® solution to help develop a healthy workforce talent pipeline and connections to employers with open positions. HISTORY, MISSION, & VISION CAEL was founded in 1974 on the revolutionary principle that adult learners should be met where they are and that their experience in getting there can create college-level learning. It may be hard to imagine today, but at the time, adult learners were on the sidelines of postsecondary education. Largely overlooked within the “first

time

WORK LEARN EARN

Work Learn Earn is a state-of-the-art online career exploration tool that empowers job seekers to discover career and educational pathways within a community. Economies thrive when employers can connect to a pipeline of skilled, knowledgeable and hire-ready talent. YouTube.

CAEL.

10 PRINCIPLES FOR EFFECTIVELY SERVING ADULT LEARNERS Ten Principles for Effectively Serving Adults. With Adult Learner 360, colleges and universities gain unique insight into the effectiveness of their adult student support. This support is assessed through the lens of CAEL’s Ten Principles for Effectively Serving Adults, areas of focus that enhance adult learner retention and completion. 9 THINGS TO CONSIDER WHEN STARTING TO WORK WITH ADULT LEARNERS Adult Learners want to see tangible results in the shortest time possible and take the most efficient path. While many Adult Learners are self-directed, they still need guidance. Make access to resources convenient and easy. Add some flexibility around things that are mandatory such as campus activities or rigid attendance requirements. NEW RESEARCH FROM CAEL AND WICHE ON PRIOR LEARNING The Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education (WICHE) received funding from Lumina Foundation and Strada Education Network from 2018- 2020 to partner with several organizations to conduct original research and a broad landscape analysis focused on policy and practice issues related to the recognition of prior learning.

DOUG HECKMAN

Doug Heckman Senior Director of Partnership Development. Doug Heckman joined CAEL as senior director of partnership development in 2021. Focused on building cross-sector solutions to benefit adult learners and employees, Heckman has worked extensively with postsecondary institutions to help them identify key industry partners and to assist with curricular alignment. CAEL MEMBERSHIP PROVIDES CONNECTIONS, SOLUTIONS, AND TOOLS “CAEL is committed to providing the highest level of value to its members by collectively working towards a future where every adult can navigate lifelong learning and career 2021 CAEL CONFERENCE IN SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA This year's conference will take place in San Diego at the Hotel Del Coronado from November 17-19. CAEL is designing an exciting hybrid experience to accommodate both in person and virtual participation, held in accordance with all local and national safety regulations in place for the fourth quarter of 2021. This event is a unique

opportunity

CONTACT US - CAEL

Phone (312) 499-2600. Email. cael@cael.org. Mailing Address. 10 W. Market Street Suite 1100 Indianapolis, IN 46204

EARL BUFORD

Earl Buford President. Earl Buford joined the Council for Adult and Experiential Learning (CAEL) as president in April 2021. He most recently served as chief executive officer of Partner4Work, the leader of the public workforce system for Pittsburgh and Allegheny County, where he managed public and private funds to deliver innovative solutions to ensure that current and future needs of TEN PRINCIPLES OF SERVING ADULT LEARNERS Ten Principles of Serving Adult Learners. The Principles provide a valuable framework that programs, institutions, or entire systems can use toward continuous improvement and innovation, ultimately empowering more adult learners with the education they need for

economic mobility.

HOW TO MAKE PRIOR LEARNING ASSESSMENT (PLA) WORK FOR YOU Prior learning assessment is a term for various methods that colleges, universities, and other education/training providers use to evaluate learning that has occurred outside of the traditional academic environment. It is used to grant college credit, certification, or advanced standing toward further education or training. PROS AND CONS OF PEER REVIEW IN THE WORKPLACESEE MORE ON CAEL.ORG 9 THINGS TO CONSIDER WHEN STARTING TO WORK WITH Adult Learners want to see tangible results in the shortest time possible and take the most efficient path. While many Adult Learners are self-directed, they still need guidance. Make access to resources convenient and easy. Add some flexibility around things that are mandatory such as campus activities or rigid attendance requirements. DIFFERENCES IN ADULT LEARNING AND MOTIVATION Adult learners and traditional students have many differences - in reasons for continuing their education and in terms of different needs that must be met if they are to remain inspired enough to conclude a

process.

CAEL MEMBERSHIP PROVIDES CONNECTIONS, SOLUTIONS, AND TOOLS “CAEL is committed to providing the highest level of value to its members by collectively working towards a future where every adult can navigate lifelong learning and career USING INCENTIVES TO PROMOTE LEARNING AND EDUCATION IN YOUR Using Incentives to Promote Learning and Education In Your Workplace. CAEL / February 17, 2016. Executives have become painfully aware of the gap between employee skills and skills needed to achieve the company goals. To succeed in an economy that has become fiercely competitive, you need employees who can support the effort. 2021 CAEL CONFERENCE IN SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA This year's conference will take place in San Diego at the Hotel Del Coronado from November 17-19. CAEL is designing an exciting hybrid experience to accommodate both in person and virtual participation, held in accordance with all local and national safety regulations in place for the fourth quarter of 2021. This event is a unique

opportunity

CONTACT US - CAEL

Phone (312) 499-2600. Email. cael@cael.org. Mailing Address. 10 W. Market Street Suite 1100 Indianapolis, IN 46204

EARL BUFORD

Earl Buford President. Earl Buford joined the Council for Adult and Experiential Learning (CAEL) as president in April 2021. He most recently served as chief executive officer of Partner4Work, the leader of the public workforce system for Pittsburgh and Allegheny County, where he managed public and private funds to deliver innovative solutions to ensure that current and future needs of TEN PRINCIPLES OF SERVING ADULT LEARNERS Ten Principles of Serving Adult Learners. The Principles provide a valuable framework that programs, institutions, or entire systems can use toward continuous improvement and innovation, ultimately empowering more adult learners with the education they need for

economic mobility.

HOW TO MAKE PRIOR LEARNING ASSESSMENT (PLA) WORK FOR YOU Prior learning assessment is a term for various methods that colleges, universities, and other education/training providers use to evaluate learning that has occurred outside of the traditional academic environment. It is used to grant college credit, certification, or advanced standing toward further education or training. PROS AND CONS OF PEER REVIEW IN THE WORKPLACESEE MORE ON CAEL.ORG 9 THINGS TO CONSIDER WHEN STARTING TO WORK WITH Adult Learners want to see tangible results in the shortest time possible and take the most efficient path. While many Adult Learners are self-directed, they still need guidance. Make access to resources convenient and easy. Add some flexibility around things that are mandatory such as campus activities or rigid attendance requirements. DIFFERENCES IN ADULT LEARNING AND MOTIVATION Adult learners and traditional students have many differences - in reasons for continuing their education and in terms of different needs that must be met if they are to remain inspired enough to conclude a

process.

CAEL MEMBERSHIP PROVIDES CONNECTIONS, SOLUTIONS, AND TOOLS “CAEL is committed to providing the highest level of value to its members by collectively working towards a future where every adult can navigate lifelong learning and career USING INCENTIVES TO PROMOTE LEARNING AND EDUCATION IN YOUR Using Incentives to Promote Learning and Education In Your Workplace. CAEL / February 17, 2016. Executives have become painfully aware of the gap between employee skills and skills needed to achieve the company goals. To succeed in an economy that has become fiercely competitive, you need employees who can support the effort. WHO WILL NURTURE THE NURTURERS? THE IMPORTANCE OF CHILD Among the pandemic’s many misfortunes is a tendency to escalate challenges to full-blown crises. Access to quality, affordable child care has been no exception.

RESOURCE ARCHIVE

The Transformative Change Initiative (TCI) is dedicated to assisting community colleges to scale-up innovations that improve student outcomes and program organizations and system performance. CAEL was a key partner in the effort to implement Credit for Prior Learning (CPL) practices. Download Now. WORKFORCE & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Statewide/systemwide Work Learn Earn. Growing an economy requires a focus on employer needs and upskilling job seekers. With 40+ years of experience in career exploration services, CAEL created our Work Learn Earn® solution to help develop a healthy workforce talent pipeline and connections to employers with open positions. HISTORY, MISSION, & VISION CAEL was founded in 1974 on the revolutionary principle that adult learners should be met where they are and that their experience in getting there can create college-level learning. It may be hard to imagine today, but at the time, adult learners were on the sidelines of postsecondary education. Largely overlooked within the “first

time

WORK LEARN EARN

Work Learn Earn is a state-of-the-art online career exploration tool that empowers job seekers to discover career and educational pathways within a community. Economies thrive when employers can connect to a pipeline of skilled, knowledgeable and hire-ready talent. YouTube.

CAEL.

10 PRINCIPLES FOR EFFECTIVELY SERVING ADULT LEARNERS Ten Principles for Effectively Serving Adults. With Adult Learner 360, colleges and universities gain unique insight into the effectiveness of their adult student support. This support is assessed through the lens of CAEL’s Ten Principles for Effectively Serving Adults, areas of focus that enhance adult learner retention and completion. 9 THINGS TO CONSIDER WHEN STARTING TO WORK WITH ADULT LEARNERS Adult Learners want to see tangible results in the shortest time possible and take the most efficient path. While many Adult Learners are self-directed, they still need guidance. Make access to resources convenient and easy. Add some flexibility around things that are mandatory such as campus activities or rigid attendance requirements. NEW RESEARCH FROM CAEL AND WICHE ON PRIOR LEARNING The Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education (WICHE) received funding from Lumina Foundation and Strada Education Network from 2018- 2020 to partner with several organizations to conduct original research and a broad landscape analysis focused on policy and practice issues related to the recognition of prior learning.

DOUG HECKMAN

Doug Heckman Senior Director of Partnership Development. Doug Heckman joined CAEL as senior director of partnership development in 2021. Focused on building cross-sector solutions to benefit adult learners and employees, Heckman has worked extensively with postsecondary institutions to help them identify key industry partners and to assist with curricular alignment. CAEL MEMBERSHIP PROVIDES CONNECTIONS, SOLUTIONS, AND TOOLS “CAEL is committed to providing the highest level of value to its members by collectively working towards a future where every adult can navigate lifelong learning and career CAEL: ALIGN LEARNING AND WORK CAEL helps organizations succeed by providing expertise, resources, and solutions that effectively support adult learners as they navigate on- and off-ramps between education and employment. We partner with entities across the adult learner ecosystem to help create actionable career pathways along the journey of lifelong learning and meaningful

CAEL MEMBERSHIP

By becoming a CAEL member, you are taking a stance to build a transformative and equitable culture of lifelong learning and economic empowerment for all adult learners. CAEL's value starts with a commitment to support members with state-of-the-art connections, solutions, and tools for building new approaches to serving adult

learners. Join Now.

2021 CAEL CONFERENCE IN SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA This year's conference will take place in San Diego at the Hotel Del Coronado from November 17-19. CAEL is designing an exciting hybrid experience to accommodate both in person and virtual participation, held in accordance with all local and national safety regulations in place for the fourth quarter of 2021. This event is a unique

opportunity

MEMBERSHIP TYPES

Extended System Membership for Individuals. For the system institution's official representatives: $1,065. Starting rate $3,275 for five or more institutions (based on FTE enrollment with no charge for the system office - a $1,065 savings!) Starting rate $3,600 for 20 individual memberships throughout the system (no charge for the system

office

WORKFORCE & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Statewide/systemwide Work Learn Earn. Growing an economy requires a focus on employer needs and upskilling job seekers. With 40+ years of experience in career exploration services, CAEL created our Work Learn Earn® solution to help develop a healthy workforce talent pipeline and connections to employers with open positions.

EARL BUFORD

Earl Buford President. Earl Buford joined the Council for Adult and Experiential Learning (CAEL) as president in April 2021. He most recently served as chief executive officer of Partner4Work, the leader of the public workforce system for Pittsburgh and Allegheny County, where he managed public and private funds to deliver innovative solutions to ensure that current and future needs of TEN PRINCIPLES OF SERVING ADULT LEARNERS Ten Principles of Serving Adult Learners. The Principles provide a valuable framework that programs, institutions, or entire systems can use toward continuous improvement and innovation, ultimately empowering more adult learners with the education they need for

economic mobility.

HOW TO MAKE PRIOR LEARNING ASSESSMENT (PLA) WORK FOR YOU Prior learning assessment is a term for various methods that colleges, universities, and other education/training providers use to evaluate learning that has occurred outside of the traditional academic environment. It is used to grant college credit, certification, or advanced standing toward further education or training.

DOUG HECKMAN

Doug Heckman Senior Director of Partnership Development. Doug Heckman joined CAEL as senior director of partnership development in 2021. Focused on building cross-sector solutions to benefit adult learners and employees, Heckman has worked extensively with postsecondary institutions to help them identify key industry partners and to assist with curricular alignment. A RESOURCE GUIDE FOR STATE LEADERS 2 Resource Guide 2015 INTRODUCTION According to Lumina Foundation’s 2015 A Stronger Nation report, the U.S. economy will need 106 million Americans to hold postsecondary credentials in 2025. Based on current

attainment rates,

CAEL: ALIGN LEARNING AND WORK CAEL helps organizations succeed by providing expertise, resources, and solutions that effectively support adult learners as they navigate on- and off-ramps between education and employment. We partner with entities across the adult learner ecosystem to help create actionable career pathways along the journey of lifelong learning and meaningful

CAEL MEMBERSHIP

By becoming a CAEL member, you are taking a stance to build a transformative and equitable culture of lifelong learning and economic empowerment for all adult learners. CAEL's value starts with a commitment to support members with state-of-the-art connections, solutions, and tools for building new approaches to serving adult

learners. Join Now.

2021 CAEL CONFERENCE IN SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA This year's conference will take place in San Diego at the Hotel Del Coronado from November 17-19. CAEL is designing an exciting hybrid experience to accommodate both in person and virtual participation, held in accordance with all local and national safety regulations in place for the fourth quarter of 2021. This event is a unique

opportunity

MEMBERSHIP TYPES

Extended System Membership for Individuals. For the system institution's official representatives: $1,065. Starting rate $3,275 for five or more institutions (based on FTE enrollment with no charge for the system office - a $1,065 savings!) Starting rate $3,600 for 20 individual memberships throughout the system (no charge for the system

office

WORKFORCE & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Statewide/systemwide Work Learn Earn. Growing an economy requires a focus on employer needs and upskilling job seekers. With 40+ years of experience in career exploration services, CAEL created our Work Learn Earn® solution to help develop a healthy workforce talent pipeline and connections to employers with open positions.

EARL BUFORD

Earl Buford President. Earl Buford joined the Council for Adult and Experiential Learning (CAEL) as president in April 2021. He most recently served as chief executive officer of Partner4Work, the leader of the public workforce system for Pittsburgh and Allegheny County, where he managed public and private funds to deliver innovative solutions to ensure that current and future needs of TEN PRINCIPLES OF SERVING ADULT LEARNERS Ten Principles of Serving Adult Learners. The Principles provide a valuable framework that programs, institutions, or entire systems can use toward continuous improvement and innovation, ultimately empowering more adult learners with the education they need for

economic mobility.

HOW TO MAKE PRIOR LEARNING ASSESSMENT (PLA) WORK FOR YOU Prior learning assessment is a term for various methods that colleges, universities, and other education/training providers use to evaluate learning that has occurred outside of the traditional academic environment. It is used to grant college credit, certification, or advanced standing toward further education or training.

DOUG HECKMAN

Doug Heckman Senior Director of Partnership Development. Doug Heckman joined CAEL as senior director of partnership development in 2021. Focused on building cross-sector solutions to benefit adult learners and employees, Heckman has worked extensively with postsecondary institutions to help them identify key industry partners and to assist with curricular alignment. A RESOURCE GUIDE FOR STATE LEADERS 2 Resource Guide 2015 INTRODUCTION According to Lumina Foundation’s 2015 A Stronger Nation report, the U.S. economy will need 106 million Americans to hold postsecondary credentials in 2025. Based on current

attainment rates,

WHO WILL NURTURE THE NURTURERS? THE IMPORTANCE OF CHILD Among the pandemic’s many misfortunes is a tendency to escalate challenges to full-blown crises. Access to quality, affordable child care has been no exception.

CAEL MEMBERSHIP

By becoming a CAEL member, you are taking a stance to build a transformative and equitable culture of lifelong learning and economic empowerment for all adult learners. CAEL's value starts with a commitment to support members with state-of-the-art connections, solutions, and tools for building new approaches to serving adult

learners. Join Now.

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About Us. The Council for Adult and Experiential Learning (CAEL) is a national nonprofit working to improve education-to-career pathways for adult learners. We help organizations succeed by providing expertise, resources, and innovative solutions that effectively support adult learners as they navigate on- and off-ramps between education and WORKFORCE & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Via integrated education and workforce strategies, CAEL fosters partnership development that aligns postsecondary institutions and other learning providers, employers, and workforce and economic development organizations to better connect adult learners

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