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guide to assist information, advice and guidance (IAG) advisers
in understanding the needs of this client group.
Q. Why produce this guide for the older workforce?
A. Older workers require effective IAG to
be delivered in a way that suits their needs. This has proven
to be extremely important in helping older people develop
in the workplace and helping them back to learning, which
in turn, can improve their lives.
The 'Challenging Age'* research project on Information, Advice
and Guidance for Older Age Groups commissioned from the The
Age and Employment Network (TAEN) and published by the former
Department for Education and Skills (DfES) confirmed that
many older people feel they may encounter barriers in employment,
career development programmes, and training to improve employability.
Overcoming the barriers
This guide has been produced to provide a
learning resource to help you understand the needs and issues
of this client group, and to help them overcome the barriers
they may encounter when seeking work or a return to learning.
Who
can benefit from the guide?
To find out about our other resources visit
www.advice-resources.co.uk
* The 'Challenging Age' report is available
in the Downloads section.
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