Lifelong Learning Sample Clauses

Lifelong Learning. The lifelong learning activity measured under Target 4 used the EU definition of lifelong learning which relates to people over 25 years. As comprehensive data for all FET learners aged over 25 is not available in 2017 (as the PLSS was rolled out during the year), the target focuses on activity (measured by numbers starting

Lifelong Learning. Regular employees within the bargaining unit shall be entitled to attend and participate in any course offered by the College based on the following conditions: (a) employee registration will not factor in the decision to cancel a course due to insufficient student registration; and (b) employees will assume costs for textbooks and/or supplies; and (c) an employee registration cannot take the place of a fee paying student; and (d) courses shall be taken on employees own time, and (e) the employee satisfies normal course prerequisites; and (f) results in no additional instructional costs to the College; and

Lifelong Learning. Collaboration and Liaison

Lifelong Learning. In Quarter 4 2021, the South-East region had a lifelong learning participation rate (persons engaged in learning in the older (Census 2016). Carlow has a younger age profile than in Ireland as a whole. On the other hand, Kilkenny has a lower birth rate and has experienced an increase in the population (6% each) and is higher than many other areas. previous four weeks) of 11.2%, which is below the national average of almost cohorts from 45-64 and 65+. Population 165.6k Employment 75k 9% 9% 19% 10% 11% 15% 13% 9% 8% 9% 8% 10%9% 13.1% (12% if Dublin is excluded). <.. image(Map Description automatically generated) removed ..> 8% 7% Of the 200,800 persons in employment in the South-East region in Quarter 3 2021, it is estimated that, based on 2016 county distributions, almost 37% were in either Co Kilkenny or Co Carlow, representing approximately 75,000 persons. Kilkenny Carlow State 4 3,049 Under 10 20-49 50-249 Carlow/Kilkenny All counties 2,401 9,064 1,255 3,301 2,671 5,096 677 At the end of January 2022, there were 2,401 persons in Kilkenny on the Live Register, a fall of over 600 persons on the same period in the previous year. The number of people in receipt of Pandemic Unemployment Payments (PUP) fell by over 7,800 persons over the 12-month period to over 1,200. of persons in Kilkenny and Carlow tend to be engaged in smaller-sized firms (firms with fewer than 10 persons). On the other hand, just over a quarter of persons in Kilkenny and Carlow are engaged in large firms (250 persons or more) compared to over a third on average across all counties. (Due to small numbers in some categories the CSO didn’t publish data across all size firms for Kilkenny and Carlow.) Persons on the live Persons in receipt of Persons on the live Persons in receipt of At the end of November 2021 there were 4,502 Kilkenny the PUP Jan-21 Jan-22 register Carlow the PUP persons in receipt of the Employment Wage Subsidy Scheme (EWSS), an increase of over 400 persons on the same period in the previous year. There were 20,306 active enterprises in the South- East region in 2019. At the end of January 2022, there were 2,671 persons in Carlow on the Live Register, a fall of 630 on the same period in the previous year. The fall in the number of people in receipt of Pandemic Unemployment Payments (PUP) was far greater, declining by over 4,400 over the 12-month period. Kilkenny Carlow At the end of November 2021 there were 2,394 persons in receipt of the Employment Wage Subsidy Scheme (EWS...

Lifelong Learning. The University has committed itself to taking a leadership role in promoting and sustaining engagement with enterprise and the community through social, economic, industrial and cultural activities – across the Border, Midlands and Western Region and Co. Clare. The specific remit of the Centre for Lifelong Learning in this area is to enhance and support social, cultural and economic development and social cohesion through innovative programmes of learning and active engagement with communities.

Lifelong Learning. In Q4 2021, the Mid-West region had a lifelong learning participation rate (persons engaged in learning in the previous four weeks) of 9.8%, the lowest in the State and below the national average of almost 13.1%

Lifelong Learning. Strengthening lifelong learning is a task for society as a whole. To this end we want to forge a continuing educational alliance in co-operation with social partners, federal states, the Federal Employment Agency and training and development associations. Small and medium-sized companies in particular must be enabled to expand continuing education for their employees. In addition, we will improve access to education and qualification advice and increase transparency. Study time accounts established in collective agreements are of particular importance. The social partners must fulfil their particular responsibility. We will use the opportunity of developing a German qualification framework to strengthen equality, mobility and transferability in German and European education systems. In the European process we will pay special attention to ensuring the German education system preserves its own profile and emphasise the strengths of the German system within the EU. We will co-operate with strong partners from the federal government, federal states, business and science, churches, charities and foundations as well as senior citizens’ organisations to create new educational opportunities and incentives for older people. We want to work together with older people in co-operation with internet service providers, the media and associations to improve media literacy and reduce risks.

Lifelong Learning. Graduates will understand how to assess and meet the needs of users and develop community partnerships in order to empower lifelong learners.

Lifelong Learning. The Institute retains a distinct department devoted to lifelong learning. This provides academic programmes within different structures different delivery mechanisms to accommodate the mature learner. The department also delivers programmes in the wider region. Funding has become a significant factor and a challenge for prospective students who wish to engage with Lifelong Learning. The mission of the department is stated as: The funding challenge has led to a decline in student numbers in recent years, and the trend apparent in the chart below (which refers to Lifelong Learning only) has continued into the current year. There has been a shift in recent years away from some provision for hobby courses towards a concentration on academic programmes. The challenge of embedding concepts of widening access and lifelong learning in institutional strategies is scheduled to be included in the current strategic review. Toward this end, AIT is currently committed to review and further develop our policies and systems to ensure that all participating students have equal access to the highest quality of teaching and learning, services, and pastoral supports.2 AIT has a strong reputation for caring for the individual student and places considerable emphasis on continued efforts to enhance the student experience. This includes:  supporting the pastoral care needs of students  offering further study and careers advice and support  providing medical and counselling care (through the Student Health Centre)  supporting students accessing education from across a diverse spectrum  providing a range of learning resources for AIT registered students (through the Student Resource Centre).