Nearly half of US workers don’t know work experience could count toward a degree, according to University of Phoenix survey
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A new University of Phoenix survey conducted by The Harris Poll finds that while 90% of U.S. workers are actively learning or developing new skills on the job, many don’t realize those experiences may translate into college credit. While 45% of employed Americans do not believe work experience can count towards a degree, among workers without a college degree, nearly 3 in 5 (57%) don’t know that work experience could count toward a degree. Evaluating prior learning — sometimes called credit for prior learning (CPL) or prior learning assessment (PLA) — allows eligible, college-level knowledge gained through work, training, military service and other avenues to be assessed for potential credit toward a degree or certificate.
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