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Churlyaeva, Natalya; Kukushkin, Sergey – International Journal of Lifelong Education, 2013
The development of a continuing vocational training programme at the Information Satellite Systems Joint-Stock Company (ISS JSC) during the transition from the planned Soviet economy to what is now called the Russian market economy is briefly outlined. How the collapse of a planned economy led to the degradation of engineering higher education…
Descriptors: Case Studies, Professional Continuing Education, Vocational Education, Space Sciences
Steele, Tom – Adults Learning, 2009
The Swarthmore Educational Settlement was founded in Leeds in 1909. Since then thousands of adult learners have benefited from its combinations of liberal, vocational and creative arts programmes, homely atmosphere and commitment to fellowship in learning. It has remained an independent centre, running its own affairs through its own council and…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Adult Learning, Educational Change, Institutional Characteristics