Professional and Voluntary Affiliations
Manitoba PLA Network (MPLAN)
Don Presant was selected as Chair of MPLAN’s board in May 2008.
MPLAN networks members from across the region representing a variety of stakeholders including education, business, industry, government and community organizations.
MPLAN is committed to working closely with the Canadian Association for Prior Learning Assessment (CAPLA) to promote the expansion of PLAR practices in Manitoba and Canada.
Canadian Association for Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (CAPLA)
As the only national organization dedicated to the recognition of prior learning (RPL), CAPLA has developed considerable expertise in a wide range of areas connected to RPL. Its network of practitioners, advisors and assessors can be found in communities of every province and territory in Canada.
CAPLA hosts two national conferences a year, focusing on the development of local, provincial, national and international RPL strategies and programs.
As Chair of MPLAN, Don Presant is on the advisory committee for “Recongition for Learning”, CAPLA’s online community of practice
Work and Learning Knowledge Centre (WLKC)
Part of the HRSDC-funded Canadian Council on Learning, the WLKC was created to help ensure that Canadians continue to learn for work and from work, and to improve their opportunities for a successful and fulfilling career. Its purpose is to identify and capture existing knowledge on workplace learning, package it and use it to influence the learning decisions of stakeholders groups.
Don Presant is part of the following working groups:
- Optimizing the level, quality and effectiveness of work-related learning
- Improving Transitions between formal learning and work.
HR Management Association of Manitoba (HRMAM)
HRMAM represents over 1,100 diverse HR professionals and business people across Manitoba providing professional development and networking opportunities.
A founding member of the Canadian Council of Human Resource Associations (CCHRA) its professional designation, Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP), is provincially granted, nationally portable and globally recognized.
Learning Agents joined HRMAM in 2007.
Manitoba Interactive Digital Media Association (MIDMA)
MIDMA has established a voice for project funding through its efforts to negotiate with funding agencies. Facilitating access to funding and advocating for industry representation have been and continue to be on the list of the association`s priorities.
Future plans include providing our members with an industry listing, showcase opportunities, industry news, and member-only access to MIDMA information and workshops.
New Media Manitoba (NMM)
An association of professionals that advocate and provide focused training, support and guidance to the new media business and development community. Over 450 strong, NMM is a common ground for people seeking to make connections and collaborate on digital interactive projects.
