HCBE Faculty Articles
Adult Learners’ Decision-Making Factors for Higher Education Enrollment: An Exploratory Study at the University of West Indies, Mona
Document Type
Article
Publication Title
Contemporary Marketing Review
ISSN
2047-041X
Publication Date
7-1-2011
Abstract/Excerpt
Adult learning is a dominant feature of education and training in Jamaica. The Jamaican economy has opened up to international investors who are now seeking employees with new skill sets ranging from change specialist to housekeepers who speak a second language. It is noted that career options are no longer limited to the basics such as Management or Accounting, rather technical and vocational options are available ranging from cosmetology to construction technology. We have also been placed on the alert that the Caribbean Single Market and Economy will increase competition for jobs. All these factors have sent a clear message that lifelong learning and professional certification is now a requirement and not an option.
Volume
1
Issue
5
First Page
5
Last Page
20
NSUWorks Citation
Myri, Nearesa and Mujtaba, Bahaudin, "Adult Learners’ Decision-Making Factors for Higher Education Enrollment: An Exploratory Study at the University of West Indies, Mona" (2011). HCBE Faculty Articles. 223.
https://nsuworks.nova.edu/hcbe_facarticles/223
