{"id":21,"date":"2023-05-18T11:49:35","date_gmt":"2023-05-18T18:49:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.eou.edu\/credit-for-prior-learning\/?page_id=21"},"modified":"2025-03-26T08:59:03","modified_gmt":"2025-03-26T15:59:03","slug":"employers","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.eou.edu\/credit-for-prior-learning\/employers\/","title":{"rendered":"Employers"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover is-light\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-0 has-background-dim\"><\/span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"400\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-11\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.eou.edu\/credit-for-prior-learning\/files\/2023\/05\/APEL-Header.jpg\" style=\"object-position:90% 32%\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" data-object-position=\"90% 32%\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.eou.edu\/credit-for-prior-learning\/files\/2023\/05\/APEL-Header.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/www.eou.edu\/credit-for-prior-learning\/files\/2023\/05\/APEL-Header-300x60.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.eou.edu\/credit-for-prior-learning\/files\/2023\/05\/APEL-Header-1024x205.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.eou.edu\/credit-for-prior-learning\/files\/2023\/05\/APEL-Header-768x154.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.eou.edu\/credit-for-prior-learning\/files\/2023\/05\/APEL-Header-1536x307.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" \/><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-large-font-size\"><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong><strong>Eastern Oregon University has you covered<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>EOU\u2019s Credit For Prior Learning opportunities cover more than you think. Employees can get college credit for military service, previous college courses, work training, and even life experience! It\u2019s a great way to save money and cut down time to a degree! And with EOU Online, you can upskill your workforce at anytime from anywhere.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-1 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-100\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-eastern-navy-background-color has-text-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/slate.eou.edu\/register\/?id=13cf4188-9595-45ca-b1c9-d103403a16ad\" style=\"border-radius:0px\">Request Information<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-100\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-eastern-navy-background-color has-text-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"mailto:dcecchini@eou.edu\" style=\"border-radius:0px\">Contact EOU Today!<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-2 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/www.eou.edu\/credit-for-prior-learning\/files\/2023\/05\/Fire-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.eou.edu\/credit-for-prior-learning\/files\/2023\/05\/Fire-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.eou.edu\/credit-for-prior-learning\/files\/2023\/05\/Fire-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.eou.edu\/credit-for-prior-learning\/files\/2023\/05\/Fire-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.eou.edu\/credit-for-prior-learning\/files\/2023\/05\/Fire-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.eou.edu\/credit-for-prior-learning\/files\/2023\/05\/Fire.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-center has-medium-font-size wp-block-heading\">Employees can earn credit for fire services training<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/www.eou.edu\/credit-for-prior-learning\/files\/2023\/05\/Excel-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.eou.edu\/credit-for-prior-learning\/files\/2023\/05\/Excel-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.eou.edu\/credit-for-prior-learning\/files\/2023\/05\/Excel-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.eou.edu\/credit-for-prior-learning\/files\/2023\/05\/Excel-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.eou.edu\/credit-for-prior-learning\/files\/2023\/05\/Excel-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.eou.edu\/credit-for-prior-learning\/files\/2023\/05\/Excel.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-center has-medium-font-size wp-block-heading\">Employees can earn credit for Excel training<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.eou.edu\/credit-for-prior-learning\/files\/2023\/05\/Hazmat-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-18\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.eou.edu\/credit-for-prior-learning\/files\/2023\/05\/Hazmat-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.eou.edu\/credit-for-prior-learning\/files\/2023\/05\/Hazmat-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.eou.edu\/credit-for-prior-learning\/files\/2023\/05\/Hazmat-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.eou.edu\/credit-for-prior-learning\/files\/2023\/05\/Hazmat-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.eou.edu\/credit-for-prior-learning\/files\/2023\/05\/Hazmat.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-center has-medium-font-size wp-block-heading\">Employees can earn credit for hazmat certifications<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-white-color has-eastern-navy-background-color has-text-color has-background\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Credit for prior learning (CPL) can benefit employers in several ways:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Reduced Costs: By recognizing and awarding credit for employees&#8217; prior learning, employers can reduce the costs associated with employee training. This can lead to significant cost savings, especially in industries where the cost of training is high.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Improved Employee Retention: Employees who receive credit for their prior learning may feel more valued by their employer, leading to improved job satisfaction and employee retention. This can be particularly important in industries where turnover rates are high, and the cost of recruiting and training new employees is significant.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Increased Productivity: Employees who receive credit for their prior learning can be more productive, as they have already acquired knowledge and skills that are relevant to their job. This can result in increased efficiency, higher-quality work, and better customer satisfaction.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enhanced Recruitment: Employers who recognize and value prior learning may attract more qualified candidates. This can be particularly important in industries where competition for talent is high, and employers need to differentiate themselves to attract the best candidates.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-3 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Contact EOU Today<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:23% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.eou.edu\/credit-for-prior-learning\/files\/2023\/05\/Danny-Cecchini01-1024x1024-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15 size-large\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.eou.edu\/credit-for-prior-learning\/files\/2023\/05\/Danny-Cecchini01-1024x1024-1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.eou.edu\/credit-for-prior-learning\/files\/2023\/05\/Danny-Cecchini01-1024x1024-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.eou.edu\/credit-for-prior-learning\/files\/2023\/05\/Danny-Cecchini01-1024x1024-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.eou.edu\/credit-for-prior-learning\/files\/2023\/05\/Danny-Cecchini01-1024x1024-1-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Danny Cecchini<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eou.edu\/enrollment-support-services\/eou-central-oregon\/\" target=\"_blank\">Director of Off-Campus Recruitment<\/a><br><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"mailto:dcecchini@eou.edu\" target=\"_blank\">dcecchini@eou.edu<\/a><br>541-550-4000<br>Make Appt:&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/dcecchini.youcanbook.me\/\" target=\"_blank\">dcecchini.youcanbook.me<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Eastern Oregon University has you covered EOU\u2019s Credit For Prior Learning opportunities cover more than you think. 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