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Unlocking the potential within: A preliminary study of individual and community outcomes from a university enabling program in rural Australia
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posted on 2023-05-18, 19:41 authored by Johns, S, Nicole Crawford, Cherie-Lynn HawkinsCherie-Lynn Hawkins, Jarvis, L, Michael Harris, McCormack, DMany rural communities have a pool of mature-aged local people seeking a career change or better lifestyle, which inevitably involves reskilling or upskilling. These people have strong local ties and are committed to their community. University enabling programs provide a bridge to higher education. This longitudinal study explores the impact on rural mature-aged people of participation in a university enabling program, in terms of further study and employment outcomes. The benefits of enabling programs extend beyond individuals, to family and friends, and beyond. These broader benefits include an enhanced local skills base in key industry areas, and an increased awareness of the value of higher education within the community. Enabling programs are a powerful but under-valued tool in helping to unlock and harness the potential within rural communities, both in the medium and longer term.
History
Publication title
Australian Journal of Adult LearningVolume
56Pagination
69-88ISSN
1443-1394Department/School
DVC - EducationPublisher
Adult Learning AustraliaPlace of publication
AustraliaRights statement
Copyright 2016 Australian Journal of Adult LearningRepository Status
- Restricted