Learning's inexorable relationship with technological change is clear. Many have observed that one of the greatest challenges of the rate of technological change has been in forcing a work force to learn how to handle it. Technology innovation and its relationship to all businesses today has made certain of that. Adult education is changing and will continue to change. To compete we must invest in the ongoing knowledge enhancement of our people.
Mind power is still our greatest asset.
Young people, even those not bound for college tracks must learn to understand this immutable truth - that they must continue to learn their entire lives since the pace of change driven by technology will not slow down. Technology is reaching deep into industry to improve quality, productivity, accessibility and safety. Giving back to the community. Having mastered technology, you have responsibilities. One finalist has taken their prowess of using a combination of technologies in court reporting and turned it into an opportunity to improve classroom communication of the deaf in speaking classrooms and make governmental meetings available to the larger community.