Continuing Education and Lifelong Learning It’s a journey, not a destination Written by Randall Brown
Question What do you think the subtitle means (…a journey, not a destination)? Continue learning throughout life Helps you get a job Helps you keep a job Helps you advance in your career Helps you succeed in any area of life
Statistics show us that education pays!! SOURCE:
The more you learn, the more you earn. Less unemployment Employers believe you are better organized More learning means more and better career options! SOURCE:
Continuing Education Opportunities Take College Classes Associate’s Degree Technical College Degree Bachelor’s Degree Advance Degrees – Masters, Professional, Doctoral Licenses and certifications Professional development Conference Workshops Work place training Adult Education Classes Reading and Internet research Self-teaching
Why you must continue learning Changes in technology Changes in society Changes in the economy
Change It’s necessary for survival.
Questions to answer Please use notebook paper 1.What is continuing education? 2.List 5 ways you can continue your education throughout life. 3.What changes require you to update your knowledge and skills throughout life? CLICK FOR ANSWERS Doing what you have to do to gain the knowledge and skills needed in your career and in life. College Classes, Online Courses, Read Books, Conference Workshops, Workplace Training, Adult Education Courses, Self-learning, Licensing & Certification Changes in Technology, Society, and the Economy