In Manitoba, PLAR is being successfully applied to benefit individuals and change how organizations serve a variety of learners. This section features stories of individuals who have benefited from PLAR and overviews of how organizations are applying PLAR.

Tom        Susan         Tyler         Erin         John         Nasir        Eric

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Brandon University          Urban Circle         University of Winnipeg

Erin / Employment Projects of Winnipeg

A Winnipeg woman is using PLAR to assist with her transition from electrical shops teacher to accounts receivable clerk. Trained as an electrician, Erin earned her papers as an journeyman electrician before pursuing further education to become a teacher.

More recently, Erin underwent a complete career change. As a mother of two, including a child with disabilities, she wanted a job that enabled her to be home more, with predictable hours and located closer to her home.

Erin attended Employment Projects of Winnipeg for help with the transition. Through a PLAR process, she was able to document what she knows and can do, including her knowledge and skills in math. When Erin heard about a job opening in an accounts receivable office, she had the confidence to apply, and the ability to articulate and define the skills she could bring to the job.

Erin is not sure where her career path will take her next. She knows that the self- awareness gained through PLAR will assist her in continuing to document her lifelong learning as skills transferable to the workplace.