Posts tagged with "skills"
New government proposes significant cuts to funding of adult education
According to EAEA’s members, the situation of Adult Learning and Education (ALE) in Finland has stayed the same in 2022-2023. However, there are concerns about the new governmental programme which proposes significant cuts to the ALE sector.&nb...
Participation rate in lifelong learning is rising in Estonia
According to EAEA’s member ANDRAS, Estonian adult learning and education (ALE) situation has slightly improved compared to the previous year. Also the funding situation for ALE has slightly improved and the participation rate in lifelong learn...
Little political recognition for adult learning in Liechtenstein
Liechtenstein has experienced some changes in ALE during 2022/2023, primarily driven by the digital transition. Despite these changes, the overall situation is reported to have slightly deteriorated in comparison to the previous years.
...Beyond skills: learning as a cultural right
Overall, the situation in Belgium reflects limited participation of learners and only moderate involvement of civil society organisations in policy-making processes. According to EAEA's member
Kansanvalistusseura sr. (Kvs), the Finnish Lifelong Learning Foundation, and the Finnish Adult Education Association<...
In Germany, access to continuing training depends heavily on employment status: unemployed adults, low-skilled workers, and those in small companies face fewer opportunities. Despite a high participation rate, learners still face important b...
Austria shows stagnant participation rates in adult learning. The participation rates have slightly decreased since 2016, and the level of basic skills among the adult population has decreased as well. Outreach remains an issue, as adults wit...
According to EAEA's member, the Learning and Work Institute (L&W), there have been significant developments in adult learning and education across the Un...
There have been no major changes in ALE policy since 2023. The situation in Switzerland is currently complex. A broad cost-saving programme is being discussed at the national level, which includes the Continuing Education and training Act. This ac...
National basic skills badges introduced in Finland
Increasingly tight funding in Germany worsens accessibility and responsiveness of ALE
Improvements that lead to uncertainties: the fragmented situation of VET, ALE and higher education in Ireland
Adult education centres generate social and economic added value
Awaiting for further developments, local authorities are still key actors in ALE
Funding is necessary to support adults improving their basic skills