It also includes innovative initiatives, such as the “Learning Factories” as part of the Industria 4.0 strategy, which involves a set of physical “labs” where learners can develop relevant skills (e.g. digital and technical skills relevant to specific sectors) and apply these skills in a real business context. As previously noted for higher education, several stakeholders noted that the lack of dedicated pedagogical and academic supports for adults may be limiting participation in (and completion) of programmes. Direct costs are low for adults who want to participate in programmes at the secondary level and below, as these are mostly free of charge.