Adult education and the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic: an international perspective.
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| Title: | Adult education and the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic: an international perspective. |
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| Authors: | Dikhtyar, Oksana1 dikhtioa@miamioh.edu, Helsinger, Abigail2, Cummins, Phyllis2, Hicks, Nytasia3, Murphy, Audie L.4 |
| Source: | Widening Participation & Lifelong Learning. Jun2021, Vol. 23 Issue 1, p201-210. 10p. |
| Subject Terms: | *COVID-19 pandemic, *Adult education, *Higher education, *Vocational education, Great Depression, 1929-1939, Labor market |
| Abstract: | The COVID-19 pandemic has caused one of the worst economic crises since the Great Depression. Although countries responded quickly to support displaced workers with assistance packages and funding for education and training, additional measures might be needed. Each country's economic recovery will most likely depend on how well its workforce is prepared to meet the needs of the changed labour market. Providing workers with opportunities to upskill or reskill is of major importance in meeting these challenges and improving low- and middle-skilled workers' re-employment prospects. This qualitative study examines measures taken in response to COVID-19 in adult education and training (AET) in seven countries. The findings are based on key informant interviews with international experts and online sources they provided. Some countries have increased government funding for vocational and continuing education or offered financial support for post-secondary students while others have provided funds to employers to offer training and retraining for their employees. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| Database: | Education Research Complete |
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