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Direct linkMeyers, Rebecca; Billett, Stephen; Kelly, Ann – International Journal of Training Research, 2010
Issues arising from an ageing society, a low fertility rate and growing need for a skilled work force have seen increased government commitment to improving the participation rate of mature-aged workers. Education and training are seen as a principal strategy to increase the employability of these workers, yet participation in training is low and…
Descriptors: Educational Needs, Older Adults, Student Educational Objectives, Adult Education
Kempnich, Barbara; Butler, Elaine; Billett, Stephen – 1999
Recent research on Australia's vocational education and training (VET) system and women in small business was synthesized to identify ways of making VET more responsive to the needs of women in small business. Special attention was paid to the following topics: key issues affecting public policy (globalization, economic development, industry…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Curriculum, Education Work Relationship, Educational Environment
