Future-oriented Learning and Skills Development for Employability Insights from Singapore and Some Asia-Pacific Contexts

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,...

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Other Authors: Lee, Ai Noi (Editor), Nie, Youyan (Editor)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Singapore Springer Nature Singapore 2024, 2024
Edition:1st ed. 2024
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Collection: Springer eBooks 2005- - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
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Summary: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
Physical Description:XVIII, 309 p. 28 illus., 18 illus. in color online resource
ISBN:9789819785841