The provided diagrams illustrate the primary motivations for studying among learners of varying age categories, as well as the extent of employer backing they obtained.
From a general perspective, it is evident that career progression is the most common reason for study across all age groups, while employer support appears to decrease with age. The reasons for study seem to change with age, whereas the level of employer support shows a consistent trend.
In terms of the reasons for study, younger students, aged under 26, are primarily driven by their interest in the subject (around 80%), followed by career progression (approximately 70%). However, as the age increases, the interest in the subject declines significantly to just over 40% for the 40-49 age group, while career progression becomes the dominant reason, peaking at nearly 80% for the 30-39 age group.
Regarding employer support, individuals under 30 receive the most assistance, with over 60% of the under 26 age group and around 50% of the 26-29 age group getting support. However, this figure drops sharply to just over 30% for the 30-39 age group and continues to decline for older age groups, with the 40-49 and 50-59 age groups receiving less than 20% and 10% employer support respectively.
