Youthreach Learners, All Grown up
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| Title: | Youthreach Learners, All Grown up |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Dan O'Sullivan |
| Source: | Adult Learner: The Irish Journal of Adult and Community Education. 2023:78-92. |
| Availability: | AONTAS The National Adult Learning Organisation. 2nd Floor, 83-87 Main Street, Ranelagh, Dublin 6, Ireland. Tel: +353-1-406-8220; Tel: +353-1-406-8221; Fax: +353-1-406-8227; e-mail: mail@aontas.com; Web site: http://www.aontas.com |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 15 |
| Publication Date: | 2023 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Research |
| Descriptors: | Educationally Disadvantaged, Career Pathways, Foreign Countries, Youth Programs, Nontraditional Education, Dropouts, Disadvantaged Youth, Dropout Programs, Career Planning, Special Education, Educational Needs, Working Class |
| Geographic Terms: | Ireland |
| ISSN: | 0790-8040 0790-8040 |
| Abstract: | This article investigates the career paths of learners who attended Youthreach education centres. Youthreach originated in 1989 as an alternative pathway for early school learners experiencing disadvantage. Youthreach is an underresearched sector of the education system, even less is known about the career progression of Youthreach graduates. This article investigates the career paths of these learners in detail by combining themes from current literature and policy with themes identified in the data obtained from qualitative semi-structured interviews with eight former learners. Themes identified by former learners include work experience, career planning, life skills, and a culture of high support. |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Entry Date: | 2024 |
| Access URL: | https://www.aontas.com/knowledge/publications/?t=alf |
| Accession Number: | EJ1409919 |
| Database: | ERIC |
| Abstract: | This article investigates the career paths of learners who attended Youthreach education centres. Youthreach originated in 1989 as an alternative pathway for early school learners experiencing disadvantage. Youthreach is an underresearched sector of the education system, even less is known about the career progression of Youthreach graduates. This article investigates the career paths of these learners in detail by combining themes from current literature and policy with themes identified in the data obtained from qualitative semi-structured interviews with eight former learners. Themes identified by former learners include work experience, career planning, life skills, and a culture of high support. |
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| ISSN: | 0790-8040 0790-8040 |
