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The research examines the impact of recognition of prior learning on advancing older learners in vocational education.

My employer requires a degree – recognition of prior learning as a legitimate, efficient national mechanism for progressing learners in work

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The research examines the impact of recognition of prior learning on advancing older learners in vocational education.
Analyzed degree apprenticeships in England using Neo-institutional Theory.
Highlighted challenges and opportunities for accreditation of prior experiential learning.
Evaluated different approaches to APEL in management apprenticeships.
Demonstrated that degree apprenticeships enhance social mobility for older learners.
Found that APEL legitimises past work experience in degree awards.
Identified barriers limiting career progression due to disconnect between employers and government.

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Analysis shows how recognition of prior learning boosts social mobility for older learners, suggesting valuable career progression opportunities.

Brown et al. (2026) studied this question.

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Analysis shows how recognition of prior learning boosts social mobility for older learners, suggesting valuable career progression opportunities.