Structural Scheme of Motivation Theories for Career Development of the Unemployed

The problem of education and employment of the unemployed in Latvia is their insufficient motivation for learning. The development of the motivation of the unemployed is today's topicality in the continuing education and lifelong learning framework, so that training service would be available for the client in a flexible and timely manner. The aim of the research is to examine the theories of motivation and work out a theoretical justification for a structural scheme of motivation, which could be the basis for increasing the motivation for training and for the career development of the unemployed. The theoretical research was done in Latvia University of Agriculture and a survey of the unemployed was carried out at the State Employment Agency Jekabpils Department, questioning the unemployed about the reasons disturbing their motivation for learning. For strengthening the career development of the unemployed, there were studied the motivation theories that focus on values-based and active engagement in learning, the immediate usability of learning outcomes and assertiveness. According to the survey, the unemployed revealed that the main problem was their knowledge and skills mismatch with current labour market demand, thus showing a desire to improve their skills or get a new one using career education. However, the major obstacles were the disbelief of the unemployed in their own abilities, the lack of jobs and hence the lack of motivation to learn. The results of the research could be used in further education by learning facilitators in training the unemployed and as a contributing factor for increasing the motivation of the unemployed and extending opportunities for career development and integration into the labour market.