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Hughes, Mary – Adults Learning (England), 1991
Although various policy initiatives have recognized the needs of mothers, provision of child care and funding arrangements still prevent the full participation of women in education. Part of the problem is categorizing women in relation to others (wife, mother, etc.) rather than as people in their own right. (SK)
Descriptors: Employment Programs, Foreign Countries, Government Role, Mothers
Brine, Jacky – Adults Learning (England), 1993
Training for unemployed women sponsored by the European Social Fund concentrates on nontraditional occupations, which limits choices. Increased focus on traditional areas of working class women's employment would increase their chances of obtaining training-related employment. (SK)
Descriptors: Educational Finance, Employment Programs, Foreign Countries, Job Training
Merton, Bryan – Adults Learning (England), 1998
Although British government initiatives are focusing on education and training for young adults, many have become disaffected and need to be persuaded that investment of time and money will pay off. A variety of motivational incentives designed to bring some stability to their lives is necessary to make them lifelong learners. (SK)
Descriptors: Dropouts, Educational Attitudes, Employment Programs, Foreign Countries
Rees, Teresa – Adults Learning (England), 1996
Suggests that the European Community's LEONARDO and SOCRATES programs do not go far enough in ensuring women equal opportunities and access to education and training. (SK)
Descriptors: Access to Education, Educational Policy, Employment Programs, Foreign Countries
Jacobsen, Yola – Adults Learning (England), 2003
A British project identified key factors for successful transition to work of people with learning difficulties: manager support, employment as a realistic goal, individualized training packages, and matching of learner interests and employment opportunities. Limited funding for transitional programs made partnerships and strategic planning…
Descriptors: Adults, Attitude Change, Employment Programs, Foreign Countries
Ogbonna, Emmanuel; Noon, Mike – Adults Learning (England), 1995
Interviews with 85 of 163 trainees and 28 of 47 trainers in a British Employment Training program showed that, despite high participation rates, ethnic minorities had lower achievement of National Vocational Qualifications and lower employment rates. Despite the positive experience of new skill acquisition, such programs reinforce the experience…
Descriptors: Employment Programs, Ethnic Groups, Foreign Countries, Job Placement
Eagleson, Dorothy; And Others – Adults Learning (England), 1991
Feature articles include the following: "Engaging with Guidance: Twenty Years of Educational Guidance for Adults" (Eagleson); "What Is Educational Guidance?" (Brown); "Guidance and Unemployment in Canada" (Edwards); "The Great Training Debate: Let's Have One!" (Imeson); "Educational Guidance and…
Descriptors: Adult Counseling, Career Counseling, Educational Counseling, Employment Programs
