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'University Opened up so Many Doors for Me': The Personal and Professional Development of Graduates from Non-Traditional Backgrounds
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Christie, Hazel; Cree, Viviene E.; Mullins, Eve; Tett, Lyn – Studies in Higher Education, 2018
There is a substantial body of quantitative evidence about the benefits of higher education. However there is little qualitative evidence about the extent to which these benefits accrue to graduates from non-traditional backgrounds. This paper contributes to this gap in knowledge by exploring the experiences of a group of 15 graduates 10 years…
Descriptors: Nontraditional Students, College Graduates, Individual Development, Professional Development
Plugging a Gap? Soft Skills Courses and Learning for Work
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Weedon, Elisabet; Tett, Lyn – International Journal of Lifelong Education, 2013
Governments across Europe have been encouraged by the European Union (EU) to take measures to upskill their workforce to ensure growth and social inclusion. Low-skilled workers are particular targets and learning providers and employers are expected to provide learning opportunities for them. However, research shows that those with low skills…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Adult Education, Communication Skills, Skill Development