CONCLUSION
Lifelong learning is becoming evident within the Australian work force. In an increasingly knowledge driven global economy, pressure is placed on individuals to attain relevant skills and qualifications in their field of work. Just over half of 25-64 year olds who had attained a Bachelor degree as their first qualification and one-third of 25-64 year olds who had attained a vocational education qualification as their first qualification went on to attain another qualification. Many factors contribute to the wide variety of education pathways people undertake during their lives. The credential driven nature of the employment environment may motivate people to partake in higher levels of study in order to maximise their employment opportunities and earning potential. People may also complete additional qualifications in order to retrain for a new career, or simply due to a desire to continue to learn.
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