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Case Study: Bridging the Digital Literacy Gap for Mature Workers

SDGs Impacted

Integrating new technologies in career development programs increases participants’ confidence and workforce relevant skills. This case study presents experience from The NorQuest College Career Moves Program on training provided to adult participants in a self-paced, virtual learning environment. At the end, it includes good practices for such trainings involving adult participants.

Impact / Outcome
This career development program have the potential to be low-stress learning environments where mature students can practice their digital literacy and develop employability skills. With the increase in e-learning and telecommuting, it’s more important than ever for jobseekers to be competent and curious with technology. Using best practices for success, mature students gain opportunities to work with new technology. This learning environment allows students to develop workforce-relevant skills and gain confidence with asking questions, utilizing unfamiliar tools and engaging with technology.
Funding sources
Private
Key Metrics
Increase employability and develop new skills for older adults
Locations
North America, Canada
Sector
IT and Communications (ICT)
Intervention lever
Indirect government
Operating model
Fully private
Target population
Elderly
Year published
01 January 2021

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