This symposium was the first international meeting to study the place of information, guidance and counseling services in adult learning. The report suggests guidelines for all concerned with the development of their nations and societies through programs for adult education. It opens with a discussion on socio-economic, political-cultural…

The provision of guidance in adult and continuing education in Ireland was examined. First, policy in Ireland regarding guidance for adults in education is discussed in the context of the proposals adopted by the European Union (EU) Commission and EU Member States pursuant to the EU Year of Lifelong Learning in 1996. Recent literature on career…