An evaluation of resilience and employability in disadvantaged adults

Author: Linda Rainey, Centre for Research in Education, Equity and Work, University of South Australia

Edition: Volume 46, Number 3, November 2006

Summary: This article analyses the evaluation of a pilot program for long-term, unemployed people conducted at a TAFE institute, and designed to improve their employment prospects. The process undertaken for measuring inferred resilience and employability is described. Tracking of 49 program participants’ perceptions of relevant skills, attitudes and learning, together with objective observation, assessment and program outcomes, were employed to obtain a measure of enhanced resilience and employability. The study will be used to assist in the design of future programs for this target population.

Keywords: inferred resilience,

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