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Private Sector-driven Adult Education: a Model for Rapid and High-quality Reskilling and Upskilling

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Abstract Book of the 10th International Conference on Research in Education

Year: 2025

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Private Sector-driven Adult Education: a Model for Rapid and High-quality Reskilling and Upskilling

Raita Rollande

ABSTRACT:

This paper addresses the research question: How can an effectively organized and managed adult education reskilling and upskilling process help bridge the skills gap in today’s labor market? In an era of rapid technological development and changing business needs, the demand for continuous workforce reskilling and upskilling has become increasingly critical. This study examines a private sector-driven adult education model that prioritizes speed, quality, and flexibility in response to industry demands. TestDevLab is a fast-growing company specializing in software quality assurance. Due to the lack of industry-specific specialists from traditional higher education institutions, TestDevLab has developed an in-house training solution where experienced engineers train new specialists while also upskilling existing employees. To address these challenges systematically, the company established TDL School. This dedicated training institution has designed the Model for Rapid and High-Quality Reskilling and Upskilling tailored to mid-sized businesses. This article presents the TDL School model, exploring innovative training approaches, curriculum development, and company collaboration to highlight best practices for effective workforce development. The findings demonstrate that a well-structured, professionally organized learning process enhances employability, strengthens industry competitiveness, and fosters lifelong learning. By sharing this model, the study aims to provide a scalable framework that other companies of similar size can adopt to address their workforce challenges. This research contributes to the ongoing discussion on adaptive education models and their role in bridging the skills gap in today’s labor market.

Keywords: Industry-Aligned Learning; Lifelong Learning; Modular and Flexible Learning; Non-Formal Learning; Private Sector Training Programs