New Book Release: Reinventing Lifelong Learning
As our nation’s labor market continues to transform, it’s more critical than ever that everyone has access to an education that equips them to thrive in our twenty-first-century economy. Dr. Edward Abeyta sees a renaissance on the horizon for higher education. The approaches discussed here reflect pragmatic programs that have been field-tested, evaluated, and refined on campus. Anyone aspiring to elevate their university’s continuing education and community-serving roles will find something of direct interest and value in this book.
Discover the transformative power of lifelong learning with this groundbreaking new book. “Reinventing Lifelong Learning” delves into the modern renaissance in continuing education, providing insights and strategies to navigate and thrive in an ever-changing world.
Motivation Behind the Book
With tuition and loan repayments at historic highs, many college graduates are dismayed to learn they lack the skills required for workplace success.
Universities and continuing education must find a way to meet the nation’s shifting needs for higher education to match the needs of employers and employees.
We must move beyond models solely based on traditional student populations and conventional pathways to higher education. Many institutions have divisions on their campuses that can help create internal pushes for change: their nontraditional divisions. Termed as continuing education, extension, professional studies, and more, these divisions serve nontraditional audiences and tend to be on the leading edge of changes in the post-secondary space.
Many economists believe lifelong learning is critical to creating and sustaining a competitive workforce. In the wake of the pandemic, much like the aftermath of the bubonic plague and World War II, Author Abeyta believes we are presented with a unique opportunity for profound transformation and innovation.
This disruption is not just a crisis but a potential catalyst for a new era in education. History has proven that such crises can serve as catalysts for renaissances in art, science, and education, urging us to embrace our potential as pioneers of a new era.
People are put into a circumstance both out of their control and far beyond what they could have possibly imagined during a Renaissance…Lifelong learning has never been more important in building the life you want and keeping skills and knowledge relevant within and beyond your chosen profession.
About the Author
Edward's writing career is defined by a dedication to authenticity and creativity, which is evident in each of his published works.
