Sometimes the best way to attract good people is to show them how easy it will be for them to leave you. The Royal Air Force in the UK is an employer of choice because they can demonstrate the employability of their “graduates”.
John Konrad is an international researcher in Vocational Education and Training [VET] and a policy advisor to British and European governments He is a national and European Expert on the Transparency and Recognition of Qualifications and Competencies.
In January 2003, Workplace Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (WPLAR) Committee approved the launch of the Manitoba Hydro Prior Learning, Assessment and Recognition (PLAR) project for Human Resource Professionals to address a succession planning need. WPLAR contracted Rosalie Olson of Dynamic Resource Management of Winnipeg, Manitoba as the project consultant. Through the WPLAR Committee, expertise and cost-shared assistance is potentially available to support the implementation of PLAR activities in the workplace. WPLAR project funding may be shared with industry, business, labour, accrediting bodies and government.
