Using recent articles (three years or newer) related to enrollment trends in an adult education or a training setting [e.g., community college, university, distance learning, workplace specific training, community organizations, General Educational Develo

br Lifetime Learning Trends in Adult Education

Lifetime Learning Trends in Adult Education In today 's constantly changing economic and technological climate retaining employment must require constant learning and relearning . At times , when corporations may even be overtaken by another corporation employees may be required to unlearn previous sets of workplace behaviors completely and begin a whole new process . New technology and diversity in the workplace may a pose different challenges for workers requiring new skill sets in the form of additional education , as well So , it is of

not surprise that these workplace trends directly mirror trends in adult education , whether it be through , traditional university classes , workplace specific programs , distance learning , or a myriad of other programs that are required to stay current and competitive in the constantly changing workplace . Intellectual curiosity outside of professional development should , also , be counted along with the growing numbers of adults enrolling in classes

No matter what the reason adults are choosing to enter or re-enter college , the numbers speak loudly and clearly as to the motivation of this population . In terms of re-entry to college to receive a Master 's or higher , the numbers are telling

The number of graduate students older than 50 grew by 38 percent between 2001 and 2005 , to about 173 ,000 from 125 ,000 , according to the National Center for Education Statistics . That 's more than twice the rate of growth for graduate students overall (Larson , 2008 According to this article , many older adults are attracted to...