In today's working reality, people need continuous updating and upgrading of their competence and skills. They need lifelong learning. Lifelong learning includes development of operational capabilities which help one to do the current job better and strategic capabilities which allow one to learn the requirements of future jobs. Operational capabilities can be improved via company training. Strategic capabilities require continuous education. That is a task of universities and other public education providers. However, both must be linked together. Describes a model for lifelong learning based on industry-university co-operation. It demonstrates how the model can be implemented through analyzing core competences and core employees of companies based on their business strategies. The core competence development needs of companies are transferred into lifelong learning programs for individuals. 
The learning industry grows/expands in all sectors of the industry. Lifelong learning is definitely a necessity, not a luxury for most of us.
Your career needs must be paramount to ensure growth and value enhancement. Such needs should be based clear career plan and objectives. You need to acquire knowledge and develop skills that will make positive impact on your career growth. Focused learning also benefits you by adding value to your career. Have you asked yourself what are your knowledge needs in line with your career focus? Consider these knowledge options - training, certification and work experience - should be considered within the context of your unique, individual career development plan.
The learning industry grows/expands in all sectors of the industry. Lifelong learning is definitely a necessity, not a luxury for most of us.
Your career needs must be paramount to ensure growth and value enhancement. Such needs should be based clear career plan and objectives. You need to acquire knowledge and develop skills that will make positive impact on your career growth. Focused learning also benefits you by adding value to your career. Have you asked yourself what are your knowledge needs in line with your career focus? Consider these knowledge options - training, certification and work experience - should be considered within the context of your unique, individual career development plan.
