Workplace Training and Lifelong Learning

Education is the key to success in the labour market and in society in general. Advances in technology and changes in the labour market will mean that individuals will have to continually assess, develop and upgrade their skills to achieve career success.

There are a variety of learning options available to support professional development, workplace training and lifelong learning.

• Recognizing prior learning

• Distance education

• Continuing education

• Professional development and workplace training

• Additional Resources

Recognizing prior learning

Individuals often possess skills and qualifications that they have acquired outside of a formal education setting or that may not be recognized by a credential process. However, these skills may enable them to carry out a number of job duties.

There are a number of prior learning assessment and recognition (PLAR) processes available. Please follow the links below to access further information on PLAR in the province and Canada.

• Canadian Association for Prior Learning Assessment

• Canadian Institute for Recognizing Learning

• Comprehensive Arts and Science College Transition Program

• Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (PLAR)

• Foreign Credential Recognition Program

• Newfoundland and Labrador Credit Transfer Guide

• Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials

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Distance education

Distance education offers the option of completing courses without having to physically attend an educational institution.

Courses are often completed using audio or video cassettes, audio, video or virtual conferencing, computer-assisted instruction, interactive videodiscs, CD-ROMs, intranets and other media.

Follow the links below for further information on distance education resources in the province and Canada.

• Campus Connection

• Centre for Distance Learning and Innovation

• MUN - Distance Education and Learning Technologies

• Universities.com

• Private Post-Secondary Institutions

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Continuing education

Continuing education includes courses that lead to certificates or diplomas, or that may be used as credit toward other types of educational qualifications.  Continuing education courses build on educational qualifications that have already been acquired.  It also included courses that are offered for specific skills (e.g. computer skills) and courses offered for personal development or recreational purposes.

Follow the links below for further information on continuing education resources in the province.

• College of the North Atlantic - Continuing Education

• Memorial University - Division of Lifelong Learning

• Private Post-Secondary Institutions

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Professional development and workplace training

Employers recognize success in today’s labour market requires skilled workers and they are increasingly committed to supporting and providing regular training initiatives for their employees.

Follow the links below for further information on professional development and workplace training resources in the province and Canada.

• Distributed Learning Service-College of the North Atlantic

• MUN - Lifelong Learning/Professional Development

• Workplace Education Newfoundland and Labrador

• Workplace Skills Strategy

• Essential Skills & Workplace Literacy Initiative

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Additional Resources

• Please visit the Students / Lifelong Learners page to access a comprehensive directory of links to related resources and tools.