Belief Drives Learning: Adults More Likely to Upskill When They Value Training
A new study confirms what trainers have long suspected: adults who believe continuous learning matters are significantly more likely to participate in any form of training. The finding has implications for workforce development budgets and retention strategies, particularly since younger, educated, and white-collar workers currently dominate participation rates.
Originaltitel: Perceptions of and participation in adult learning and CVET activities
<h2><strong>Key Findings</strong></h2><ul><li>Perception goes with participation - If adult learning and continued vocational education and training (CVET) activities are considered important, the likelihood of engaging in different types of adult learning and CVET activities increases.</li><li>General affectedness - This relationship has been found for participation in all kinds of adult learning and CVET activities included in this study: formal, non-formal work-related, non-formal non-work-related, and informal.</li><li>Age and status gap - Adults who are younger, higher educated and white-collar employed are more likely to participate in all four types of adult learning and CVET activities.</li><li>Gender gap - Women are more likely to participate in adult learning and CVET activities compared to men.</li></ul>