Nurturing Career Development for Human Sustainable Development

Jackson, Emerson Abraham and Jackson, Elijah and Jackson, Hudson (2020): Nurturing Career Development for Human Sustainable Development. Published in: Encyclopedia of the UN Sustainable Development Goal: Decent Work and Economic Growth No. Book (4 January 2020): pp. 1-15.

Abstract

With reference to a popular quotation from Winston Churchill - "Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts" (Langworth, 6th May, 2019). Career development is an important part of every individual’s endeavour(s), which can be pursued through formal or informal means; it is considered the most important element needed to assist mankind forge ahead with planned objectives. Indeed, based on Churchill’s expressed quotation, the process of career development can be a tough but rewarding endeavour, particularly for those people who are not considered to be born with ‘silver spoon‘ or coming from a home perceived as affluent.

• Item Type: MPRA Paper
• Language: English
• Keywords: Career Development; Occupation; Vocation; Sustainable Development
• Subjects: I - Health, Education, and Welfare > I2 - Education and Research Institutions > I25 - Education and Economic Development; I - Health, Education, and Welfare > I2 - Education and Research Institutions > I28 - Government Policy; I - Health, Education, and Welfare > I3 - Welfare, Well-Being, and Poverty

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