Lifelong learning is a reality. More than eight out of ten persons surveyed think that additional education and training are important to their success in the workplace. Teaching and learning in the traditional campus classroom are being challenged. Survey respondents report non-credit, short courses, and conferences as important avenues for retooling and refreshing their skills for both current and future careers. In addition, distance learning will become an important source for continuing their education.
Companies continue to invest in employee education and training.
More than nine out of ten companies provide employee education assistance. Over eight out of ten persons reported receiving job-related education and training from their employer in the last three years. Education is important to individual and company success. Little attention has been focused on the impact and implications of these changes for the American and education and training industry. Indeed, thinking of education and training as an industry is itself a new concept.