Levering Credit for Prior Learning in Youth Apprenticeship Strategies
Description
Credit for Prior Learning (CPL) has gained prominence in recent years because of its connection to adult learners who are upskilling or reskilling. CPL offers a number of benefits to younger learners as well, and has served as an aid to secondary learners in gaining postsecondary credit, reducing costs for learners, shortening their time to earn postsecondary credentials and degrees; and increasing the likelihood of earning a postsecondary degree. Created in partnership with the PAYA, Leveraging Credit for Prior Learning in Youth Apprenticeship Strategies presents three strategies for state and local leaders to leverage CPL as part of their youth apprenticeship (YA) programs, awarding postsecondary credit to secondary learners for coursework, credentials, and experiences. Explore case examples across several states, highlighting how each state has supportive policies that enable YA programs to take advantage of CPL to help close access and opportunity gaps for learners.