6. Is there an incentive structure for employers to provide learning opportunities for low skilled?
6.1 Introduction
6.2 The risk of the low-skills equilibrium
6.3 Recent government initiatives in workplace training
6.4 The role of sector councils
6.5 Workplace literacy: Barriers and innovative practices
6.6 Summary and Conclusions
7. Adult learning scenarios
7.1 Introduction
7.2 The scenarios
7.3 Summary and conclusions
8. Gap identification and policy implications
8.1 Introduction
8.2 Current policy frameworks and existing gaps
8.3 Principles for an adult learning system
8.4 Changing policy and practice: Possible next steps
1. Implement a public policy framework that acknowledges the ‘right to learn’
2. Develop financial support programs appropriate to the needs of adult learners
3. Provide incentives for employers to support training of their less-skilled employees
4. Increase governments’ investment in training for basic skills
5. Develop a co-ordinated approach to respond to adult learners’ needs
Appendix A: An overview of selected provincial adult learning delivery systems
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