BEYOND THE ENTRY LEVEL...

PREPARING FOR LIFE-LONG LEARNING

It is essential to be a life-long learner. Be alert for opportunities to go back to school throughout your life so that you can remain competitive in the job market.

U.S. Department of Labor Market Trends That Impact Your Career

• Education and earnings are related.


• People with higher education and training levels have higher average earnings.


• Knowledge of computer and other technologies is increasingly important.


• In all fields, people without job-related technical and computer skills will have a more difficult time finding good opportunities since they will be competing against those who have the skills.


• Ongoing education and training are essential.


• School and work were once separate activities. With rapid changes in technology, most people will be required to learn throughout their lives. Planning to continually upgrade your job skills throughout life is no longer optional.


• Good career planning has increased in importance.


• Most people will change their jobs many times and make major career changes five to seven times in their lifetime.

*Current U.S. Department of Labor market trends information was taken from America’s Fastest Growing Jobs by J. Michael Farr, published by JIST Works, 2001.