This article presents a study on work-related lifelong learning
for entrepreneurs in the agri-food sector. Accordingly, learning
needs, learning preferences, learning motivation and conditions
in the context of lifelong learning were identified. The results
indicate that technology, IT and entrepreneurial competencies
will become of increasing importance in the future. Non-formal
and informal
... [Show full abstract] learning seem to play an especially important
role in the competence development of entrepreneurs. Supporting
learning in a personal way is a critical factor in stimulating
lifelong learning. The results might provide some important
starting points for the support of lifelong learning in practice.
Investment in new, different, long-term work-related learning
arrangements than have been undertaken hitherto is a high priority.
Workplace learning for entrepreneurs in the context of
lifelong learning should take place in settings where (new)
knowledge is constructed in dialogue with the entrepreneurs’
environment and where personal competence development is
facilitated by experts in learning.