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Zanazzi, Silvia – International Journal of Lifelong Education, 2018
A skilled workforce is a prerequisite for productivity and a stepping stone for innovation. This is the reason why education and investment in skills have been made the foundations of Europe 2020, Europe's strategy to overcome the economic crisis and boost growth. The propensity for developing skills is consistently present in European countries…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Economic Impact, Economic Factors, Skill Development
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Barnes, Sally-Anne; Brown, Alan – British Journal of Guidance & Counselling, 2016
This explores the narratives from three individuals in low-skilled employment in the UK. The interviewees reflected upon their experiences of learning from compulsory education and beyond and their pathways through education to employment. The narratives illustrate how with the support of significant others, resilience and proactivity, they can…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Semiskilled Workers, Personal Narratives, Interviews