Future-oriented Learning and Skills Development for Employability
Insights from Singapore and Some Asia-Pacific Contexts
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Beschreibung
This book examines evolving trends in pre-employment and continuing education, focusing on how formal learning affects learners’ skills, career motivation, and work readiness. It also addresses adult workers’ skills development, continuous training and workplace learning, highlighting key enablers, barriers and factors influencing their motivation and employability. Drawing on insights from experienced scholars and practitioners from Singapore and some Asia-Pacific contexts, including Australia, Bangladesh, and China, the book uniquely integrates the synergy between pre-employment and continuing education, offering a deeper understanding of their interconnectedness in fostering a sustainable workforce. As a comprehensive resource, it provides valuable insights for advancing higher education, vocational training, continuing education, workplace learning, and workforce development.
This book examines evolving trends in pre-employment and continuing education, focusing on how formal learning affects learners’ skills, career motivation, and work readiness. It also addresses adult workers’ skills development, continuous training and workplace learning, highlighting key enablers, barriers and factors influencing their motivation and employability. Drawing on insights from experienced scholars and practitioners from Singapore and some Asia-Pacific contexts, including Australia, Bangladesh, and China, the book uniquely integrates the synergy between pre-employment and continuing education, offering a deeper understanding of their interconnectedness in fostering a sustainable workforce. As a comprehensive resource, it provides valuable insights for advancing higher education, vocational training, continuing education, workplace learning, and workforce development.
Highlights the synergy of PET and CET for sustainable workforce development Integrates two important themes on future-oriented learning and skills development Provides more comprehensive coverage of the growing workforce development research area in Asia-Pacific contexts
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Ai Noi Lee
Themen in »Future-oriented Learning and Skills Development for Employability«
Future-Ready Learning Skills Development Workplace Learning Pre-Employment Training Work Motivation Career Development Mentorship and Mentoring Sustainable Employability Adult Education Professional Education Vocational Education Learning Motivation Work Skills Continual Education and Training Workforce Development