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1. Lifelong learning contributes to computerLifelong learning contributes to computer
literacy and professional advancement.literacy and professional advancement.
The case of the Graduates of theThe case of the Graduates of the
Department of Administrative InformationDepartment of Administrative Information
Technology of the West Macedonia TEITechnology of the West Macedonia TEI
GreeceGreece
Athanasios Papavasileiou, Lazaros Tsikritzis, Nikolaos MatanasAthanasios Papavasileiou, Lazaros Tsikritzis, Nikolaos Matanas
Technological Educational Institution of West Macedonia, Kozani,Technological Educational Institution of West Macedonia, Kozani,
GreeceGreece
andand Paraskevi BoubourekaParaskevi Bouboureka
Hellenic Open UniversityHellenic Open University,, Patra, GreecePatra, Greece

2. What is LLL?What is LLL?
 The UNESCO definition:The UNESCO definition:
Life Long Learning (LLL) describesLife Long Learning (LLL) describes
Education without age limits.Education without age limits.
Education and learning shouldEducation and learning should
expand to contain theexpand to contain the wholewhole life of alife of a
person,person, allall skills andskills and allall knowledgeknowledge
areas, to useareas, to use allall possible mediums topossible mediums to
givegive allall people the opportunity topeople the opportunity to
develop their personalities.develop their personalities.

3. LLL in Greece and in EuropeLLL in Greece and in Europe
 In GreeceIn Greece:: Only 1.2%Only 1.2% of the adultof the adult
population (from 25-65 years old)population (from 25-65 years old)
attend LLL programs,attend LLL programs,
 In EuropeIn Europe the percentage isthe percentage is
– 8.5% in the 15 older EC state-members8.5% in the 15 older EC state-members
– 5% in the 10 new EC state members5% in the 10 new EC state members
The target percentage that Europe hasThe target percentage that Europe has
set is 12.5% by 2010.set is 12.5% by 2010.

4. Characteristics of LLL studentsCharacteristics of LLL students
 mostly adultsmostly adults
 have already started a careerhave already started a career
 variety of experiences and valuesvariety of experiences and values
 approach education with specificapproach education with specific
intentionsintentions
 have specific expectationshave specific expectations
concerning the learning processconcerning the learning process

5. What is a OPS?What is a OPS?
The Optional Program of StudiesThe Optional Program of Studies
((OPSOPS) :) :
 are Institutes equivalent to Universitiesare Institutes equivalent to Universities
and Technological Institutionsand Technological Institutions
 were set up in 1998 (A joint project of thewere set up in 1998 (A joint project of the
Greek Ministry of Education and a numberGreek Ministry of Education and a number
of Higher Education Institutes)of Higher Education Institutes)
 are intended for adults and those whoare intended for adults and those who
haven’t had the chance to enter Higherhaven’t had the chance to enter Higher
Education.Education.

6. Aim of the paperAim of the paper
 This paper aims to evaluate the professionalThis paper aims to evaluate the professional
prospects of the Graduates of the OPSprospects of the Graduates of the OPS
“Administrative Information Technology” (AIT) of“Administrative Information Technology” (AIT) of
West Macedonia TEIWest Macedonia TEI
 This survey on OPS graduates is the second to beThis survey on OPS graduates is the second to be
held in Greece.held in Greece.
MethodologyMethodology
 Data collected during the year 2005Data collected during the year 2005
 A structured questionnaire was usedA structured questionnaire was used
 Sample population: 76 graduates out of 210, thatSample population: 76 graduates out of 210, that
is 35% of the total. (very satisfactory)is 35% of the total. (very satisfactory)

7. Thematic units of the questionnaire:Thematic units of the questionnaire:
 Personal dataPersonal data
 Data concerning their studiesData concerning their studies
 Employment dataEmployment data
 Evaluation of the OPSEvaluation of the OPS
 The type of contact with their InstituteThe type of contact with their Institute
 Proposals/OpinionsProposals/Opinions

8. StatisticsStatistics
 Data coding and statistical analysisData coding and statistical analysis
were carried out with the use ofwere carried out with the use of
SPSSSPSS
 The main diagrams and conclusionsThe main diagrams and conclusions
for each thematic unit are presentedfor each thematic unit are presented
with the resultswith the results

9. Results and ConclusionsResults and Conclusions
General ElementsGeneral Elements
 75% of the graduates are women75% of the graduates are women, which is, which is
considerably higher than the average tendency inconsiderably higher than the average tendency in
Greece.Greece.
Explanation: Generally speaking women are not keen onExplanation: Generally speaking women are not keen on
pursuing technical professions or studiespursuing technical professions or studies
 Family background:Family background: Half of the graduates’Half of the graduates’
parents have a low education profile.parents have a low education profile.
Nevertheless 76% of the graduates were encouraged byNevertheless 76% of the graduates were encouraged by
their families to studytheir families to study
That means: Tertiary education is a matter of social statusThat means: Tertiary education is a matter of social status

10. PARENTS EDUCATIONAL LEVEL
0,0%
52,6%
21,1%
18,4%
7,9%
0,0% 1,3%
55,3%
28,9%
13,2%
1,3% 0,0%
0,0%
10,0%
20,0%
30,0%
40,0%
50,0%
60,0%
ILLITERATE
ELEMENTARY
HIGHSCHOOL
MIDDLESCHOOL
UNIVERSITY
POSTGRADUATE
ILLITERATE
ELEMENTARY
HIGHSCHOOL
MIDDLESCHOOL
UNIVERSITY
POSTGRADUATE
FATHER MOTHER
FAMILY ENCOURAGEMENT
76%
24%
YES
NO

11. Data concerning studiesData concerning studies
 Computer and English learningComputer and English learning are basic skills,are basic skills,
highly valued by the labour market in Greece.highly valued by the labour market in Greece.
As a result 47% of the graduates speak English and 58%As a result 47% of the graduates speak English and 58%
have got basic computer skillshave got basic computer skills
Comparison with a previous studyComparison with a previous study (concerning a technical OPS) :(concerning a technical OPS) :
The numbers are 86.5 % and 79 % respectivelyThe numbers are 86.5 % and 79 % respectively
 Post-graduate studiesPost-graduate studies: only 2% of graduates: only 2% of graduates
continue.continue.
This is probably due to the fact that although theseThis is probably due to the fact that although these
degrees are officially recognized in Greece in fact theydegrees are officially recognized in Greece in fact they
have not yet acquired essential recognition by thehave not yet acquired essential recognition by the
organizations offering post graduate studies (i.e.organizations offering post graduate studies (i.e.
University post graduate departments) or the labourUniversity post graduate departments) or the labour
market and society at large.market and society at large.

12. PARALLEL LEARNING47%
58%
20%
13%
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
FOREIGN
LANGUAGE
USEOF
COMPUTER
ATHLETIC
SKILL
ARTISTIC
SKILL

13. The opinion of the graduatesThe opinion of the graduates
for the OPSfor the OPS
 Too good to be.. true,Too good to be.. true,
questionable objectivity of the recruitment methods (phonequestionable objectivity of the recruitment methods (phone
interviews)interviews)
lack of models for comparison and evaluationlack of models for comparison and evaluation
EXCELLENTEXCELLENT
%%
VERYVERY
GOODGOOD
%%
GOODGOOD
%%
ALMOSTALMOST
GOODGOOD
%%
POORPOOR
%%
VERYVERY
POORPOOR
%%
NONO
OPINIONOPINION
%%
ADEQUACY OF LABORATORYADEQUACY OF LABORATORY
INFRASTRUCTURESINFRASTRUCTURES 28,928,9 32,932,9 23,723,7 5,35,3 3,93,9 0,00,0 1,31,3
SATISFACTION OF BRIEFINGSATISFACTION OF BRIEFING
RESOURCESRESOURCES 23,723,7 31,631,6 31,631,6 3,93,9 3,93,9 1,31,3 0,00,0
USEFULNESS OF ATTENDEDUSEFULNESS OF ATTENDED
LESSONSLESSONS 42,142,1 31,631,6 11,811,8 1,31,3 2,32,3 1,31,3 6,66,6
PROFICIENCY OFPROFICIENCY OF PROFESSORSPROFESSORS 52,652,6 26,326,3 11,811,8 5,35,3 0,00,0 0,00,0 0,00,0
COMMUNICABILITYCOMMUNICABILITY
OFOF PROFESSORSPROFESSORS 34,234,2 23,723,7 30,330,3 7,97,9 0,00,0 0,00,0 0,00,0
GUIDANCE OFGUIDANCE OF PROFESSORSPROFESSORS 22,422,4 26,326,3 26,326,3 6,66,6 1,31,3 6,66,6 6,66,6
GENERAL LEVEL OF THEORETICALGENERAL LEVEL OF THEORETICAL
LESSONSLESSONS 13,213,2 40,840,8 35,535,5 6,66,6 0,00,0 0,00,0 1,31,3
GENERAL LEVEL OF LABORATORYGENERAL LEVEL OF LABORATORY
PRACTICEPRACTICE 23,723,7 23,723,7 30,330,3 14,514,5 3,93,9 0,00,0 0,00,0

14. Professional Status andProfessional Status and
AdvancementAdvancement
1.1. EmploymentEmployment
Only 11% of the graduates were unemployed one year afterOnly 11% of the graduates were unemployed one year after
having got their degree (the percentage of new graduateshaving got their degree (the percentage of new graduates
for the whole country is about 30% )for the whole country is about 30% )
ExplanationExplanation
59 % of the graduates were already employed when they59 % of the graduates were already employed when they
started studyingstarted studying
2.2. Job Satisfaction LevelJob Satisfaction Level
 50% of the working graduates were not satisfied with their50% of the working graduates were not satisfied with their
jobs and managed to change themjobs and managed to change them by using the OPS degreeby using the OPS degree
 The main reason (23,7 %) given for low job satisfaction wasThe main reason (23,7 %) given for low job satisfaction was
low salarylow salary

15. Employment after their degree
88%
11%
1%
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
90%
100%
WORKING UNEMPLOYED OUT OF
WORK
Reasons for changing their job
17,1%
22,4% 23,7%
6,6%
42,1%
0,0%
10,0%
20,0%
30,0%
40,0%
50,0%
IRRELEVANT
PROFESSIO
N
NOT
SATISFYING
AMBITIONS
NOT
ENOUGH
SALARY
OTHER
REASONS
NOCHANGE

16.  Relationship between job and studies:Relationship between job and studies:
– Quite closely connectedQuite closely connected
– 52,7% of those having a job think their job is relevant to52,7% of those having a job think their job is relevant to
their studiestheir studies
. RELATION BETWEEN JOB AND STUDIES
10,5%
3,9%
13,2%
30,3%
22,4%
0,0%
10,0%
20,0%
30,0%
40,0%
VERY
LITTLE
LITTLE MEDIUM BIG VERY BIG

17. Points made by GraduatesPoints made by Graduates
First of allFirst of all
Post graduate studiesPost graduate studies
in Business Administration, Marketing, Informationin Business Administration, Marketing, Information
Technology, etcTechnology, etc
Most important problemsMost important problems
– state policystate policy
– low status and subsequent recognition of theirlow status and subsequent recognition of their
degree,degree,
– Incomplete infrastructureIncomplete infrastructure
– lack of educational seminarslack of educational seminars
– financial issuesfinancial issues

18. Concluding remarkConcluding remark
 The AIT Department of OPS in W. Macedonia TEI provedThe AIT Department of OPS in W. Macedonia TEI proved
more effective in helping working graduates to getmore effective in helping working graduates to get
promotion and less in helping the unemployed find a newpromotion and less in helping the unemployed find a new
job.job.
 Computer and language courses are becoming increasinglyComputer and language courses are becoming increasingly
popular almost indispensable.popular almost indispensable.
 The number of unemployed young people is increasing inThe number of unemployed young people is increasing in
Greece. They have to acquire more qualifications, whichGreece. They have to acquire more qualifications, which
can be achieved through LLL. Unfortunately LLL coursecan be achieved through LLL. Unfortunately LLL course
attendance is rather low.attendance is rather low.
So we are obliged to re-design the OPS,So we are obliged to re-design the OPS,
upgrading studiesupgrading studies
and introducing new specialtiesand introducing new specialties
which are more in demand by the labor marketwhich are more in demand by the labor market