Motivating adults for vocational training and retraining

In this article we tried to define certain aspects of motivation in general, and of adult education in particular. Motivation is important both from the perspective of the adult student, but also from the perspective of the trainer. The challenges of adult education are multiple and constantly changing compared to children’s education, a standardized education. Adults participating in vocational training or retraining courses come with a different life experience and personal motivation than minor students. Specialized literature offers numerous definitions of the term „motivation”.