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Portfolio Development: Impact and Side-effects of the Journey. Presented by: Portfolio Development Centre (PDC) Belleville, ON 613-962-0754 [email protected]. Hastings County 5 employer sponsored candidates in the primary group - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Portfolio Development: Impact and Side-effects
of the Journey
Presented by: Portfolio Development Centre (PDC)
Belleville, ON613-962-0754
PDC Gateways participants Hastings County
5 employer sponsored candidates in the primary group
3 hold diplomas that gained them block transfers while 2 were to use PLA for entry level into BPA
15 community members from a variety of backgrounds in human service areas
12 hold diplomas 1 will use PLA for entry
level 2 “stopped out” to use
PLA toward an SSW Diploma which will gain them 60 block transfer credits toward the BPA
The Community Belleville is a City with a population of 46,000
(2001 census) located within the Quinte Region, which has a population of approximately 173,000
Mainly rural areas University is generally not accessible without
commuting at least 1 hour or quitting employment and moving
The majority of workers and managers in local human service agencies possess a college diploma
Results to date
Of 20 who started:– 3 have submitted– 6 will submit by end of September– 7 are in progress– 4 have “stopped out” (1 due to personal life
changes/crises, 1 due to perceived workload of portfolio development and 2 because of work overload)
The candidates: previous education ECE graduates: 5 SSW graduates: 9 CYW graduate: 1 Nursing: 1 Addiction program graduate: 1 No diploma: 3
The candidates: Roles ECE workers conducting expanded roles i.e.
mentoring, managing volunteers, providing family and literacy support
Administrator of a private college Managers in human service agencies Career practitioners Instructors at community college 8 are single mothers
Challenges faced during the process (the ones we know of)
The movie “Four Weddings and a Funeral” comes to mind here, and yet most persist
Legal separation Death in family Negative changes in place of employment i.e.
restructuring or funding cut = 2 Illness (self and family member) Birth Move (2) Job change (7) Financial stress (resulting in a barrier to course-taking)
Career changes during process
Career advancement: 4 Planning career advancement: 5
Side effects of the group/advisement process Networking within the group resulted in at least
one person obtaining a new position and a new program under development
Support, encouragement and confidence gained from the process helped enable 9 participants to begin planning to advance their careers
Increased advisor skills resulted in group members’ identifying and articulating each others’ competencies related to the BPA Skill Set
Side effects of Portfolio Development Identification of competencies that had previously
been unconscious Increased valuing of skill and expertise Evolution of self-image from “just” a College graduate
and worker to a competent University student Confidence from becoming familiar with academic
language and writing skills Self evaluation skills increased Motivation to achieve to potential increased Intimidation of academic institutions decreased
Side effects of Portfolio Development Continued Candidates have become involved in
advocacy for increased/improved access to educational opportunities and PLA for their clients
Candidates have become involved in the Canadian Adult Learner Focused Institution (CanALFI) project Canada wide and in the local community
Portfolio Development: The key to unlocking potential
The potential which is unleashed is that of individuals, employers, the community and the institution
As learners who have been recognized for their prior learning access the BPA program, they will bring commitment, goals, and confidence along with rich learning from experience which will enrich their program