Autor: Gudrun Pennitz

„Adults with the lowest skill levels in literacy (Level 1 and below) are the least likely to participate in adult

„Across all participating countries and economies, adults from high-status backgrounds are more likely to participate in adult learning, just as

„Native-born adults are more likely to participate in adult learning than foreign-born adults, at 44% compared to 39% on average.“

„The largest participation gaps occur along dimensions of skill proficiency, educational attainment and income. Adults who perform better on these

„Investing in early childhood education and care (ECEC) services has positive returns for the formation of skills and capabilities, as

„More than one in four immigrants of prime working-age (25-54) in the Nordic countries participates in adult education and training.

„Migrants in the Nordic countries frequently take part in both formal and non-formal learning, often at rates comparable to or

„In a rapidly changing world of work, lifelong learning is essential for maintaining employability, adapting to new technologies and navigating

„In 2022, only 43.3% of workers aged 55-64 participated in education and training, compared to 59.6% for workers aged 45-54,

„Age disparities in skills proficiency are particularly pronounced in Austria. However, older workers, particularly the age group 55-64, are significantly