Continuing education is a broad term. At its most basic, the field is broken into two main divisions: degree-based programs and non-degree training or workforce development programs.
In the articles published in South Florida Business Journal, Mr. Schwartz explains the two kinds of continuing education.
Some fields – think nursing, accounting and real estate – require more formal relicensing, either annually or every few years. This is considered as degree-based programs.
The other kind of continuing education programs involves professional development for employees looking to improve their skills or learn new ones. Take a field like information technology. It’s constantly evolving. Employers in such an industry could offer continuing education as a way to stay competitive.
We all agree that continuing education is important for everyone, however, we are not sure if it is worth the extra money you put out to pay for it. Well, it is. I would like to convey that the money you spent will come back to you tenfold.
There are lots of ways that you can get the turnovers: you could earn a promotion and of course with a pay increase or you could find a higher paying job but the most rewarding part is your personal satisfaction i.e. by proving to yourself that you are smart and were able to pursue your dreams. You have the confidence and feeling that you have an edge among others who don’t have the certificate or diploma the same as yours.
Finally, even during the time of economic recession, businesses that offer professional development often have a strong track record for employee retention. In fact, employees cite continuing education programs as the No. 2 reason they stay in their jobs, said Susan Porter Robinson of the Washington, D.C.-based American Council on Education.
