The bar graphs demonstrate the key purposes for education in different age groups and the desire of employers to support their workers` studying intention.
At first glance we see that there are two main reasons for education: for career development and for one`s own interest.
Over 54 % of people study for career in the age group under 39-year-old, while only 10-20% of them choose to study for interest.
Whereas the figures of students studying for both career and interest are equal among 40-49 year-old (39%), the percentage of those who study for interest is 4 times higher among people over 49 year-old (68%).
The second bar graph shows the support from employers given be time off or money for fees.
Thus, 48-60% of bosses contribute to the education of their workers under 29 year-old.
Students between 30 and 49 year-old receive help from only 30-33% of employer.
Surprisingly, 40 % of employers give a hand to people over 49 year-old who are willing to study.
To sum up, the purposes for education varies among people from different age groups.
While the youngsters tend to study for career, students over 49 prefer to study for their own interests.
Additionally, over 30 % of employers support their workers` intention to study.
November 2014
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