Abstract:

This paper deals with the possibilities and key competences of lifelong learning in selected organization. The state educational programmes in Slovakia refer to the European Framework and the framework also directly influenced two key polices in Slovakia. Competences for this framework are defined as a combination of knowledge, skills and attitudes appropriate to the context. Key competences are those that all individuals need for personal satisfaction and development, active citizenship, social inclusion and employment. Promoting education, including the lifelong learning system is an important tool for equipping current and future workforce with the necessary knowledge and skills, and thus a tool for promoting economic growth and expanding opportunities. Given the rapid technological advances and related changes in job profiles and requirements, lifelong learning must be based on strong cooperation and synergies between industry, education, training and learning. At the same time, education and training systems must adapt to this reality. Further findings and results of the case study of the possibilities and competences of lifelong learning in the selected organization are presented at the end of the paper.

Keywords:

Lifelong learning, key competences, future workforce.