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In recent years there has been a dramatic drop in the numbers of adults in further education, right across the board from local evening classes to full time degree courses. How things have changed, not so long ago the government "made a long-term commitment to education from the cradle to the grave." Recent NIACE surveys indicate there are a million fewer adults now in further education than four years ago. There are less opportunities for workers to upgrade their work skills through further education, less encouragement especially for older people who may wish to change careers later in life. Ironically the new "Age Discrmination" legislation is penalising older learners and older workers. Colleges and employers are withdrawing benefits that appeal especially to older people because they deem the benefits could be discrimatory under the new "Age Discrimination"act. 2008
Firing Old Masters Classes are closing down as fees rise Bad times for adult learners |
The government is making a long-term commitment to education from the cradle to the grave."
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