A. Flynn McCutchen, Jr.April 27, 2009 HRD-880, Dr. S.

BronackClemson University

Adult Education: Shaping the 21st Century Workforce

About the presenter:Earned my BS 19 years after HS graduationCompleted over 60 hours of undergraduate

education via distance learningHave completed over 20 years of

honorable service in the U.S. militaryThis topic hits home. The reason I did

what I did over 20 years ago.I hope that it provides you with the desire

to learn more about what goes on and possibly a career.

Introduction

What we're going to do…Define Adult Education.Identify the Education Level required by the 21st Century workforce.

Determine the feasibility of Adult Education as a growing field.

What is Adult Education?

Wordnet defines Adult Education as a course, via lectures or correspondence, for adults who are not otherwise engaged in formal study.

Wikipedia defines Adult Education as the practice of teaching and educating adults. This often happens in the workplace, through 'extension' or ‘continuing education' courses at secondary schools, at a college or university.

Merriam-Webster’s defines Adult Education

as “Continuing Education.”

Adult Education Defined

The learning experience of a person beyond Secondary Education requirements. This experience may include vocational, basic-skills (including literacy), apprenticeships, Diploma and Certificate programs, Distance Learning, Independent Learning, etc.

MY DEFINITION

Communication Skills, Decision-making Skills, Interpersonal Skills, and Life-long Learning Skills

40% of all US citizens participated in some sort of work related formal education in the 12 month period

58% also participated in some sort of informal education.

The central position is that the possession of expertise is necessary to guarantee employability throughout the career. Beatrice van der Heijden (2002) Pre-requisites to Guarantee Life-long Employability

21ST CENTURY EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

Between 2006 and 2016, the following job increases are expected to occur:Professional Degree – 14% increaseMaster’s Degree – 18.9% increaseBachelor’s Degree – 16.5% increaseVocational Certificate – 13.6% increaseOn-the –Job Training – average of 7% increase

Where do you want to be?*Bureau of Labor and Statistics Employment and

Job openings.

Education MANDATED!

The labor market of the 21st Century will demand educated workers who can create and apply sophisticated new technologies. Such workers will be rewarded handsomely.

Who is going to train this workforce?

Good Career Choice

With the use of Distance Learning, Computer Based Training, etc. Numerous supporting positions are available as well as in-class instructors.

The Bureau of Labor and Statistics 2008-2009 Outlook Handbook expects Teacher job opportunities are expected to grow by 23% between now and 2016 (The FASTEST growing occupation)

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

ADULT EDUCATION is The learning experience of a person beyond Secondary Education requirements. This experience may include vocational, basic-skills (including literacy), apprenticeships, Diploma and Certificate programs, Distance Learning, Independent Learning, etc.

You need to continue your Post-Secondary education if you wish to get the better paying jobs.

Numerous job opportunities are available in Teaching adults with the best outlook of ALL careers.

Summary

Fretwell, David H. & Colombano, Joe E, (2000) Adult Continuing Education: An Integral Part of Lifelong Learning. Emerging Policies and Programs for the 21st Century in Upper and Middle Income Countries. World Bank Discussion Paper. World Bank, Washington, D.C. Human Development Network.

Stein, Sondra (2000) Equipped for the Future Content Standards. What Adults Need to Know and Be Able To Do in the 21st Century. National Institution for Literacy, Washington, D.C.

Judy, Richard W. & D’Amico, Carol, (1997) Workforce 2020: Work and Workers in the 21st Century. Hudson Institute, Indianapolis IN.

Van der Heijden, Beatrice (2002). Pre-requisities to Guarantee Life-long Employability. Personnel Review 31(1) PP 44-61

The Bureau of Labor and Statistics (BLS) Occupational Projections and Training Data for 2008-2009 http://www.bls.gov/emp/optd/

The Bureau of Labor and Statistics (BLS) Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2008-2009 Edition http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos066.htm

Stallings, Jane A. (1995). Ensuring Teaching and Learning in the 21st Century. Educational Researcher, 24(6) PP 4-8. 

Neeley, Lynn; Niemi,John A.; and Ehrhard, Barbara J. (1998) Classes going the Distance So People Don’t Have To: Instructional Opportunities for Adult Learners. The Journal Technological Horizons in Education XX(X) PP X-X

Additional Information

Contact: A. Flynn McCutchen, Jr. amccutc@clemson.edu

QUESTIONS?