What is Lifelong Learning?
Definition
Lifelong learning is the ongoing, self-motivated acquisition of knowledge and skills across an entire career and beyond formal schooling. It emphasizes personal agency and curiosity as drivers of development rather than reliance on employers or institutions. Lifelong learners proactively seek growth opportunities to adapt to changing careers and industries.
Lifelong Learning at a glance.
Lifelong learning as career survival
In an economy where careers rarely follow one path, lifelong learners adapt faster to role changes, industry shifts, and technological disruption. They read, experiment, take courses, seek mentors, and reflect continuously. Organizations support lifelong learning through tuition reimbursement, learning budgets, and time allocation, recognizing that employee growth drives organizational capability.
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