The research found that adults often face financial difficulties when attempting to upskill or change the direction of their careers.
Educational platform Springboard+ has released the results of a survey exploring some of the challenges learners face as they aim to progress personally and professionally. The organisation commissioned an independent national survey collecting data from 1,000 Ireland-based people across a wide range of ages, genders, regions and social backgrounds.
What was discovered is that almost half (46pc) of surveyed adults in Ireland struggle to afford learning and study opportunities, as they work to upskill and change the trajectory of their careers. The survey, which was part of Springboard’s ‘2026 Year of Me’ campaign also identified which groups of people are typically more affected than others.
Perhaps unsurprisingly, women were found to be disproportionately impacted, as 53pc of women surveyed, under the age of 45, agreed that they have very little time to invest in career growth. Half of parents also found that time is a limited resource. A further 54pc of women explained that financially, it is more difficult to engage with upskilling opportunities.
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