Dr. Amy Morys: Modernizing PLA for Military and Workforce Credentials

Dr. Amy Morys—veteran, educator, musician, and expert in credit for prior learning—explains how institutions can recognize prior learning within stackable, industry-aligned pathways in fields like healthcare and cybersecurity. She demonstrates how to evaluate military training alongside industry certifications and translate them into coherent academic credit, with real-world examples of integrated pathways. The recording spotlights the pivotal role of advising and faculty development in moving beyond siloed articulations. You’ll take away practical strategies to balance short-term credentials (certificates, badges, micro-credentials) with degree progression so veterans gain immediate employment and long-term career mobility.

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