| Item: | 1526 |
| Title: | Lifelong learning and older workers |
| Authors: | Tom Karmel, Davinia Woods |
| Publication date: | 23 December 2004 |
| Type: | Research report |
| Themes: | Students and individuals > Learner groups > Older workers |
| VET in context > Lifelong learning > General |
| ISBN: | 1 920896 29 5 |
Discussion about Australia's ageing population has focused on the importance of increasing labour force participation rates of older people. This paper examines the influence of education and training on the participation of older people in the labour market, and the pay-off of undertaking education and training as an older-person compared to earlier in life. On the whole, the results indicate the more qualifications the better, and education, lifelong learning and training are beneficial to maintaining and increasing employment rates. Qualifications acquired later in life have as good, and in some cases, better, pay-off to employment-to-population rates for older age groups, suggesting education is an effective strategy for older people seeking employment. The authors also suggest that increasing education levels will partially offset the impact of ageing on labour force participation. |
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