Learning is no longer limited to a college classroom, although more nontraditional students are enrolling than ever before. Today's venue for learning includes online classes, books, video series, professional association seminars, business conferences and adult education courses. Advantages of continual learning include increasing your skill set, meeting new people, expanding your knowledge base, boosting self-confidence, learning new ideas and staying on the cutting edge of your expertise. To an employer it denotes self-reliance and a willingness to increase productivity in your job. Learning opportunities also occur in the workplace.
Many companies offer on-site enrichment classes and professional development opportunities.
Some offer tuition reimbursement for college credits. Select a new book release related to your product, service or field. Have participants meet monthly over lunch for discussion. Consider inviting guest speakers to lecture on related ideas in your profession. Continuing education is not limited to a career skill set.