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A Computerized Functional Skills Assessment and Training Program Targeting Technology Based Everyday Functional Skills

A Computerized Functional Skills Assessment and Training Program Targeting Technology Based Everyday Functional Skills

Published on: February 13, 2020

TRAINING OLDER WORKERS FOR TECHNOLOGY-BASED EMPLOYMENT.

Chin Chin Lee¹, Sara J Czaja, Joseph Sharit

¹Center on Aging, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, Florida, USA.

Educational Gerontology

|March 31, 2010

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Older adults face age discrimination and a lack of technology skills, hindering their return to work. They desire technology training, preferably in a classroom setting, to improve employability.

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A Computerized Functional Skills Assessment and Training Program Targeting Technology Based Everyday Functional Skills

A Computerized Functional Skills Assessment and Training Program Targeting Technology Based Everyday Functional Skills

Published on: February 13, 2020

Area of Science:

Gerontology
Workforce Development
Adult Education

Background:

The global workforce is aging, necessitating strategies for continued employability of older adults.
Technological advancements are reshaping job requirements, demanding new skill sets.
Older adults, especially those with lower socioeconomic status (SES), require accessible training to remain competitive.

Purpose of the Study:

To explore barriers and facilitators for unemployed older adults seeking re-entry into the workforce.
To identify specific training needs and preferred learning formats for this demographic.
To understand older workers' perceptions of ideal job characteristics.

Main Methods:

Conducted focus groups with 37 unemployed adults aged 51-76.
Gathered qualitative data on work experiences, training needs, and job preferences.
Analyzed participant feedback regarding age discrimination and technology skill gaps.

Main Results:

Participants reported experiencing age discrimination in their job search.
A significant lack of current technology skills was identified as a major barrier.
Strong preference for traditional classroom-based training for technology skills acquisition.

Conclusions:

Addressing age discrimination and providing targeted technology training are crucial for older adult workforce participation.
Classroom training is the preferred format for older adults seeking to update their skills.
Interventions should consider the unique needs and preferences of older workers to enhance their employability.