Core activities and career pathways of independent trainers-consultants in France

This paper presents some of the key findings from a 2013 survey achieved with a representative sample of 101 independent trainers-consultants, members of a French trade union. These results highlight more particularly their socio-demographic characteristics, their core activities and four main caree...

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Main Authors: Laurence Bonnafous, Thierry Ardouin, Patrick Gravé
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Linköping University Electronic Press 2015-10-01
Series:European Journal for Research on the Education and Learning of Adults
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Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.3384/rela.2000-7426.rela9062
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Summary:This paper presents some of the key findings from a 2013 survey achieved with a representative sample of 101 independent trainers-consultants, members of a French trade union. These results highlight more particularly their socio-demographic characteristics, their core activities and four main career pathways identified. This survey was part of a two years action research, conducted in a partnership between this professional trade union and university laboratories in the field of adult education. The aim was to improve the understanding of this specific professional group, of its ongoing professionalization process and its visibility as one of the actors of the continuing education and vocational training (CVET) system in France.
ISSN:2000-7426