Supporting Older Online Learners: Employer and Institution Collaborations

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Session Description

The Lumina Foundation states the following facts about working adults in 2024: “64% of college students work, 40% work full time”. Older learners, those who fall into the age group of 25 years and above, typically work a full time job while attending school. This is partly due to sustaining a household, fulfilling other financial obligations, taking classes for career advancement or are stopped out learners - those who attended college but took a break to return at a later time. Many employers and educational institutions are unaware on how to best support this demographic because they are complex, the traditional college student is between the ages of 18-25, and they attend in the classroom. The panel discussion will highlight ways employers and institutions are collaborating to empower and support older working learners who attend online. The audience will hear from four individuals: an employer, an institution, a student, and an instructor, who will share the methods they are using to ensure their older working learners are successful.

Presenter(s)

Ashley Boyd
California State University Fullerton
Los Angeles, CA, USA

Ashley Boyd, aPHR, is a student in the Instructional Design and Technology Program at California State University - Fullerton. As a Learning Representative for a national grocery retailer, she helps develop and facilitate training programs that foster a culture of continuous growth for store employees, whether they hold entry level or managerial roles. Demonstrating a steadfast commitment to lifelong learning and professional excellence, Ashley has earned certifications in Business Essentials, Retail Management, and Human Resource Management from Cerritos College. Her exceptional contributions to employee training and development have garnered her recognition as a “2024 Top Women in Grocery: Rising Star” Honoree, an accolade celebrating her outstanding achievements in advancing workforce education and leadership.

During her panel discussion, "Supporting Older Online Learners: Employer and Institution Collaborations," Ashley will facilitate a conversation that highlights strategies and methodologies used to foster the success of this demographic.

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