This document is an informational brochure published by the Canadian Labour Force Development Board about Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (PLAR). PLAR a process which can be used to look at what a person knows and can do. It may allow an individual to get some form of recognition for the skills and knowledge he or she has. PLAR should give equal value to learning and skills whether these skills come from school, community work, on-the-job training or other life experiences.
