Table 3. Thematic analysis of “lifelong... | Emerald Publishing

Table 3.

Thematic analysis of “lifelong learning for breaking the traditional career pathways”

Subthemes	Key reflections	Quotes
Acquisition of soft and hard skills	Individuals have to acquire cognitive abilities and hard skills	“Individuals lack cognitive abilities and hard skills to achieve competencies in the 21st century for which they lack the confidence to apply for jobs in private sectors or Multinational companies (MNCs)” (Interviewee 12, 2023)
Acquisition of technological competencies	Individuals have to acquire technological competencies	“Tertiary education and TVET severely failed to produce adequate competent and technologically skilled human capital in Bangladesh” (Interviewee 39, 2023)
Motivation for skills advancement	Adults need to be motivated to take the necessary steps for skills acquisition	“Adults have to motivated to take necessary steps for skills acquisition which will create no limits their work opportunities and contribute to a shift in employment” (Interviewee 24, 2023)

Subthemes	Key reflections	Quotes
Acquisition of soft and hard skills	Individuals have to acquire cognitive abilities and hard skills	“Individuals lack cognitive abilities and hard skills to achieve competencies in the 21st century for which they lack the confidence to apply for jobs in private sectors or Multinational companies (MNCs)” (Interviewee 12, 2023)
Acquisition of technological competencies	Individuals have to acquire technological competencies	“Tertiary education and TVET severely failed to produce adequate competent and technologically skilled human capital in Bangladesh” (Interviewee 39, 2023)
Motivation for skills advancement	Adults need to be motivated to take the necessary steps for skills acquisition	“Adults have to motivated to take necessary steps for skills acquisition which will create no limits their work opportunities and contribute to a shift in employment” (Interviewee 24, 2023)

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