Belleville, Ontario, December 8, 2016 — Loyalist College is pleased to announce that it has partnered with Trenton Military Family Resource Centre (MFRC) to assist with the facilitation of quality and relevant programming for military members and their families.
Military members across the country and abroad have the opportunity to pursue post-secondary education through the Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (PLAR) Portfolio Development program.
“There is significant value in life experiences,” said Loyalist College President & CEO Ann Marie Vaughan. “The College recognizes substantial non-credential learning, which individuals gain through alternative means such as work experience. We have a long history of working with the MFRC and are appreciative of the tremendous work they do to enhance the lives of members in our region’s military community.”
Loyalist’s PLAR Portfolio Development program is designed for learners who wish to begin a career-planning process and prepare for entry into a College diploma program. The resulting portfolio can be submitted to program faculty for assessment against the requirements and learning outcomes of courses or modules.
“One of the key challenges military family members face, along with the unique pace of family relocation, separation and high-level risk associated with military service, is access to ongoing employment and educational opportunities,” said Tamara Kleinschmidt, Executive Director, Trenton Military Family Resource Centre. “Military spouses often experience career changes as a result of the military environment. Given the leadership role Loyalist has played with PLAR over the last 25 years, this partnership is a natural fit.”
The College and MFRC have worked together for more than a decade. Over the years, the partnership has grown to include Helping Entrepreneurs Reach Complete Success (HERCS) program with supports in the development of small businesses that can move with military spouses.
Military members interested in Loyalist’s Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition Portfolio Development program, may contact:
Devon Taylor
Communications & Development Coordinator
Trenton Military Family Resource Centre
(613) 392-2811 ext. 3598
devon.t@trentonmfrc.ca
About Loyalist College
We put you to work™. When it comes to grads getting jobs, 87.4 percent of the College’s most recent graduates found employment within six months of graduation compared to the provincial average of 83.6 percent, according to Provincial Key Performance Indicator (KPI) results released in April 2016. Located on more than 200 acres in the beautiful Bay of Quinte region, Loyalist College is a close-knit community where students and their success come first. Loyalist provides personalized attention in small classes, rewarding field placements and superior student services. To prepare students for in-demand careers, Loyalist offers more than 60 full-time programs; apprenticeships; and hundreds of online, distance and in-class courses, as well as opportunities for continuing education through more than 70 university transfer agreements. The College’s wide selection of advanced diplomas, diplomas and certificates aligns with market-driven disciplines including applied sciences, biosciences, building sciences, business and management studies, health sciences, human studies, justice studies, media, arts and design, and skills and technology. In Ontario, the College’s new Digital Media Centre and The Bay of Quinte Skills Centre, which is LEED® Silver certified, are training centres of choice for students, as well as College business and industry partners. The College is a key driver of the social and economic health and prosperity of the area and contributes 5.4 percent to the Gross Regional Product. This represents an overall effect on the regional economy of $530 million – based on a 2014 Report by Economic Modeling Specialists International (EMSI). For more information on the College’s Belleville and Bancroft campuses, visit loyalistcollege.com.
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