More than half of Latvian adults are satisfied with their career development - poll

RIGA - More than half of adults in Latvia are satisfied with their career development, according to the results of a survey conducted by the State Education Development Agency (VIAA) and the research agency Norstat Latvija.

Satisfaction is particularly high among those who continue their studies.

The data show that 63 percent of respondents are satisfied with their career development, while 21 percent say they are not satisfied. Those who have studied in the last year have 17 percentage points higher career satisfaction than those who have not.

31 percent of respondents have not received any training in the last year. Meanwhile, 28 percent have received on-the-job training, 18 percent have received training in educational institutions and 24 percent have acquired new skills through self-learning.

Elina Purmale-Baumane, Director of the Adult Education Department of the VIAA, pointed out that regular development of knowledge and skills contributes to professional growth and improves competitiveness on the labor market. This process is supported by the skills management platform Stars, where it is possible to create an individual learning account, take digital skills tests, receive career advice and choose suitable training programs.

To date, more than 50,900 people have created an individual learning account on Stars. It offers nearly 240 training programs in a wide range of sectors, including ICT, business, finance, energy, health and social care.

The survey was carried out in February this year and involved 1,006 people aged between 18 and 74.