The role of the Education and Training Working Group on Adult Learning 2016-2018 was to identify policies that promote and support workplace learning of adults. The report presents the outcomes of its work.

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The group's work covered areas such as:

• adults struggling with reading, writing, making simple calculations and using digital tools,
• adults with medium skills in need of up-skilling.

Its final report identifies key messages for policy development along with case studies to inspire new thinking.

Context

Changing and increasing skills demands, coupled with economic, demographic and technological developments are making it more important than ever for Member States to have in place modern adult learning systems.

All adults, regardless of their level of education or qualifications, need opportunities and incentives to continue learning throughout life, whether it be for maintaining their employability, for fuller participation in our digital society, or for personal fulfilment.

Over the last two years, a working group of Member State experts, facilitated by the Commission, has been addressing these topic as part of the Strategic Framework for cooperation on education and training (ET 2020).