Tag: Adult Education
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REALISING A CAREERS ADVANCEMENT SERVICE: WHERE NEXT?
The definition of ‘Careers Advancement’ is contested, but it involves people having access and support to career development activities on a lifelong basis. Some interesting articles here: https://www.learningandwork.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Healthy-Wealthy-and-Wise-implications-for-workforce-development.pdf Careers Advancement services for people of all-age should be tailored to their specific needs, with emphasis on equipping people to develop resilience, adaptability and career management skills. The…
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WHAT MOTIVATES ADULTS TO LEARN?
Using evidence from a rapid evidence assessment (REA), carried out by CFE Research and dmh associates this report commissioned by Nesta’s Digital Frontrunners identifies what motivates working adults to take part in and complete training in digital and digital-complementary skills. https://www.nesta.org.uk/report/what-motivates-adults-learn/ Nesta have commissioned this rapid, systematic review of evidence (REA) to identify what motivates working adults to…
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HEALTHY, WEALTHY AND WISE: IMPLICATIONS FOR WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT
The Learning & Work Institute has released the Healthy, Wealthy and Wise: implications for workforce development report, as part of its work for the European Agenda for Adult Learning. Although the report focuses on the UK, its findings have relevance across Europe. NEW – You can download the report here: Healthy, Wealthy and Wise: implications for workforce development …
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NATIONAL RETRAINING SCHEME
The national retraining scheme is the government’s new programme to prepare adults for future changes to the economy, including those brought about by automation, and to help them retrain into better jobs. The national retraining scheme is a manifesto commitment and was announced at the autumn 2017 budget. The scheme is a part of…
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MIGRATION: THEORY, RESEARCH AND PRACTICE IN GUIDANCE AND COUNSELLING
This Special Issue is dedicated in memory of Professor Frans Meijers who sadly passed away on 16th November 2018. Frans worked tirelessly on career development research, policies and practices. He was a prolific writer, intellect and Co-Symposium Editor of the British Journal for Guidance and Counselling. His academic work has greatly influenced many students, teachers,…
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HAPPY NEW YEAR!
As 2018 draws to a close and we approach the beginning of 2019, I’d like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who has informed and supported the work of DMH Associates. Reflecting on the year, the lowest point was the tragic loss of my dear friend and work colleague Prof. Frans Meijers. He…
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PUT ADULT LEARNERS -AND FUTURE LEARNERS – IN THE DRIVING SEAT
A report in fe Week today highlights :- “NCFE and the Campaign for Learning consider the future of post-18 education, in their recent volume of opinion pieces: ‘The post-18 review of education and funding: a review of a lifetime’ , where Susan Pember reiterates the importance of putting adult learners – and future learners – in the driving seat” https://www.fenews.co.uk/fevoices/5475-put-adult-learners-and-future-learners-in-the-driving-seat?utm_source=MadMimi&utm_medium=email&utm_content=FE+News+via+email+-+Daily+update&utm_campaign=20181217_m148796062_Daily+fenews+update+via+RSS&utm_term=Put+adult+learners+-+and+future+learners+-+in+the+driving+seat The…
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NO ONE LEFT BEHIND – A REVIEW OF EMPLOYABILITY SERVICES IN SCOTLAND
In 2011 Deirdre Hughes was consulted by the Scottish Government when they were developing the careers strategy “Career Information, Advice and Guidance in Scotland – A Framework for Service Redesign and Improvement”. https://www2.gov.scot/Resource/Doc/344766/0114737.pdf The strategy drove the redesign and improvement of career services delivered by Skills Development Scotland (SDS). The strategy made a clear commitment…
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IPPR REPORT ON DELIVERING A SUCCESSFUL 21st CENTURY SKILL SYSTEM FOR SCOTLAND AND NORTHERN IRELAND
The Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR) has published a report : “THE FUTURE IS COMING:READY OR NOT? DELIVERING A SUCCESSFUL 21ST CENTURY SKILLS SYSTEM FOR NORTHERNIRELAND AND SCOTLAND .” https://www.ippr.org/files/2018-11/the-future-is-coming-november18.pdf The report makes key recommendations for what needs to change and what needs to stay the same in Northern Ireland and Scotland in order…
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SKILLS ON THE MOVE: MIGRANTS IN THE SURVEY OF ADULT SKILLS (OECD)
Skills on the Move: Migrants in the Survey of Adult Skills Migration has been at the centre of political debate across the OECD in recent years. Drawing on data from the OECD Survey of Adult Skills (PIAAC), this report provides new evidence on differences in migrants’ characteristics and contexts and considers how these relate to the…