Learning for Life: How Continuous Education Will Keep Us Competitive in the Global Knowledge Economy
- 4h 20m
- Jason Wingard, Michelle LaPointe
- AMACOM
- 2016
Today's global knowledge economy requires individuals and companies alike to quickly adapt to new tools and strategies. To remain competitive, both must continually upgrade their skills. In the United States, however, support for ongoing education lags far behind other developed nations, creating a crippling skills gap. How did we get to this point, and why are other countries faring markedly better? What keeps our nation's vast network of corporate training, workforce development, and K-12 and college education so fragmented and inefficient? Gathering insights from key thought leaders and exemplary programs, Learning for Life examines:
- Why America's existing educational models are failing employees and employers
- The shift from content knowledge toward new ways of thinking and working, grounded in creativity, critical thinking, communication, and collaboration
- Policies and programs that are working in the U.S. and abroad
- Recommendations for overhauling our education and training infrastructure and building partnerships between providers and employers
In a constantly changing world, the stakes are high to ensure our workforce performs. Learning for Life points to the most promising pathways for getting there.
About the Authors
Jason Wingard, Ph.D., is Dean and Professor of the School of Continuing Education at Columbia University.
He is the author of Learning to Succeed. Michelle LaPointe is Policy Research Fellow at the University of Wisconson.
In this Book
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How Did We Get Here? A History of Education and Training in the United States
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Better Skills, Better Jobs, Better Lives
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JPMorgan Chase Foundation: Fellowship to Improve Educational Outcomes for Young Men of Color
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The World Economic Forum: Global Leadership Fellows Program
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Middlesex Community College: Evolving Programs to Meet Community Needs
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University of Liverpool: Online Degree Programs for Professionals
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The National Football League: Player Engagement Program Prepares for Life After Football
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Aramark: Partnerships to Invest in the Community and Workforce
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Boeing: Business Career Foundation Program
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JPMorgan Chase: Business-University Partnerships Support Technology Education for Undergraduates
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The National Urban League: Framework to Support At-Risk Youth
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Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching: A Networked Approach to Improving Math Education at Community Colleges
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Africa-America Institute: Developing Leaders for Africa
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Northern Tier Industry and Education Consortium: A Partnership for "First Chance" Programs
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Jobs for the Future: Adapting European Vocational Education Models for American Youth
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Swiss Federal Office for Professional Education and Technology: Advanced Diploma Examinations for Professional Credentialing
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What Do We Know About Programs to Support Lifelong Learning?
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What Might an Effective System of Lifelong Learning Look Like?
