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1. DIFFERENCES IN THE CONTINUING EDUCATION FOR INHABITANTS BETWEEN STATISTICAL REGIONS, TERRITORIES, AGE GROUPS AND GENDER IN LATVIA AND ITS IMPORTANCE IN ENSURING AN INDIVIDUAL'S SOCIAL RESILIENCE CAPACITY.

Author

Sloka, Biruta, Tora, Ginta, Buligina, Ilze, and Dzelme, Juris

Subjects
CONTINUING education, SOCIAL context, EMPLOYMENT, METROPOLITAN areas
Abstract

The rapidly changing needs of the society under the conditions of constant change and uncertainty of the social environment require new approaches to lifelong education. It must change qualitatively as an enabling measure to prevent the growing income inequality of the society and for strengthening the overall social resilience of the society. Unprecedented dynamics of workforce skills and demand for new competencies require immediate solutions. Support for the acquisition of new skills and competences as a measure for ensuring social resilience capacity is relevant for all age groups, including young people. In many countries the further education activities of young people are promoted with systemic approaches. The aim of the study is to analyse the trends of involvement of the society in lifelong learning/adult education and based on the obtained results to propose certain scientifically justified approaches and measures in further education that may raise the employment opportunities for people through lifelong learning. In addition, according to the research teams' opinion, this might serve also as a means for strengthening the social resilience and sustainability of the society. Research methods: analysis of scientific publications and experience of developed countries in the involvement of society in life-long learning, analysis of tendencies on involvement of society groups in life-long learning in Latvia. It can be concluded that the overall involvement in lifelong learning is slightly increasing, however, female persons are more active in it. Persons from urban areas are also more active, especially persons from the Riga region. As to the composition of the household, persons from two persons households are more active in life-long learning in Latvia. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Published
2023

2. Some aspects for modern solutions for strengthening social resilience as guarantee for the future well-being of an open and inclusive society

Author

Sloka, Biruta, Tora, Ginta, Dzelme, Juris, and Buligina, Ilze

Subjects
Income Distribution, Human Resources, SOCIAL SCIENCES::Business and economics [Research Subject Categories], Innovations, Government Policy and Regulation, Technological Change, SOCIAL SCIENCES [Research Subject Categories]
Abstract

Social inclusion and reduction of inequalities is becoming an increasingly topical problem in a range of OECD countries, due to the demographic structure of inhabitants and inequality of income, in many cases depending on labour contribution taking into account skills and competence often lacking for part of population gaining education many years ago. Big share of this part of the population currently is not able to keep the speed of technology development and increase of requirements for digital skills and internet use. The aim of the current research is to investigate possible solutions to address social inclusion by possible involvement in the labour market of different groups at risk – based on provision of digital skills, computer availability, as well as health conditions by regions in Latvia, by age groups, by gender, by employability status. The tasks of the research: analyse recent scientific findings on innovative approaches on involvement of different groups of inhabitants being at poverty risk into labour market and social inclusion, making them feel as valuable and esteemed members of the society; analyse data of several survey results: EU-SILC; Labour Force Survey and Survey on ICT skills for different groups of society in Latvia; analyse tendencies on Internet use in Latvia by gender. Main research methods – analysis of previous conducted research results reflected in scientific publications and policy analysis documents; analysis of data of EU-SILC and Labour Force Surveys as well as survey results on ICT skills on aspects of digitalisation and willingness to be involved in training and improvement of skills to avoid social exclusion and poverty. Findings – different regions have different results in digital literacy, however, implementation of innovative approaches in inhabitants’ involvement in labour market help to avoid or diminish social exclusion., The research was supported by the NATIONAL RESEARCH PROGRAMME “LATVIAN HERITAGE AND FUTURE CHALLENGES FOR THE SUSTAINABILITY OF THE STATE” project “CHALLENGES FOR THE LATVIAN STATE AND SOCIETY AND THE SOLUTIONS IN INTERNATIONAL CONTEXT" (INTERFRAME-LV, Project No.VPP-IZM-2018/1-0005).

Published
2021

3. TENDENCIES OF ADULT EDUCATION IN LATVIA REGIONS IN 2002-2020.

Author

Sloka, Biruta, Buligina, Ilze, Dzelme, Juris, and Tora, Ginta

Subjects
ADULT education, LABOR market, VOCATIONAL education, SOCIAL support, INFORMATION & communication technologies
Abstract

Adult education is of utmost importance in the present demographic situation in Latvia with a steady increase of the share of elderly population. It is critical to involve in the labour market those elderly persons who are interested to continue working and who are in the position to contribute to the labour market. For this reason regular update of their knowledge and skills are of great importance. Lifelong learning of this part of the population, including a potential change of qualifications, is an important measure for strengthening the social resilience. Adult education, retraining and continuous updates of skills and knowledge is part of the concept of the “silver economy”. In many countries “silver economy” is becoming more and more mainstream. More effective involvement of entrepreneurs and other social partners in the use of work-based vocational training in adult education and retraining is support for the “silver economy” and investment in social resilience. The “silver economy” is more effective, if it is combined with interaction between generations. The aim of the paper is to analyse the situation of involvement of the population of Latvia in adult education and suggest several possible solutions for its improvement. Research methods: analysis of scientific publications, analysis of tendencies of involvement of the population in adult education. It can be concluded that various forms of education, knowledge and skills exchange could be used together with formation of attitudes and motivation. The possibilities of administrative and social support and the new forms and ways to solve the problems of fast changing societies can have a meaningful impact on the social resilience of the adult population. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Published
2022

4. Critical evaluation of the necessary changes of the interaction of employers, employees, local authorities, state and other stakeholders of the education system

Author

Dzelme, Juris, Sloka, Biruta, Tora, Ginta, and Buligina, Ilze

Subjects
innovations, knowledge, attitudes, skills, lifelong learning, SOCIAL SCIENCES::Business and economics [Research Subject Categories]
Abstract

Expansion of business creates globalization, which should be balanced by the localization and development of adequate changes in education. Aim of the paper is to find the ways to solve the social problems linked with the globalization. The review of the existing problems reveals many shortcomings of the classical “free market” theory. The increased speed of exchange of information demands special care to improve the accessibility and quality of education, using life-long learning and distance education. The appropriate attitudes, skills and knowledge should be proposed to support innovations, localization of economics and organization of interaction between employers, employees and other involved parties (state authorities, local communities) to cope with the future challenges. Research methods used in this paper are scientific publications and previous research analysis, statistical data analysis for the critical evaluation of social structure, interaction of people and possibilities for the cooperation. The dispersed knowledge, necessary for the successful action of economics belong to different actors. Creation of trust between all involved actors becomes more important now. Education must give not only skills and knowledge, but also attitudes and morality. All stakeholders of the education system should participate to support changes in education and lifelong learning according to the fast changes in the social structure. The main part of the interaction should be informal. Cooperation and negotiations, using local networks, are the most effective way to receive the knowledge and skills and to create trust and motivation. Innovations should be linked with the development of local networks and other necessary changes in the social structure. Informal regulations, trust and morality should support management. Humanities, art and philosophy must be used by the education system to form the attitudes and motivation.

Published
2020

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