{"id":22111,"date":"2020-06-09T11:18:30","date_gmt":"2020-06-09T10:18:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stonebridge-blog.positive-dedicated.net\/?p=22111"},"modified":"2020-11-26T18:20:38","modified_gmt":"2020-11-26T18:20:38","slug":"why-is-adult-education-important","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.stonebridge.uk.com\/blog\/distance-learning\/why-is-adult-education-important\/","title":{"rendered":"Why is Adult Education Important?"},"content":{"rendered":"

You may think that learning stops as soon as you leave school. Or that it\u2019s something that\u2019s just for kids. But this isn\u2019t the case, or it shouldn\u2019t be at least. <\/span><\/p>\n

Learning is a life-long affair. It is just as important to you when you\u2019re 15 as it is when you\u2019re 50. Why? Because we never stop developing. <\/span><\/p>\n

With every twist and turn, life provides new challenges and new opportunities for us to grow personally and professionally.<\/p>\n

No matter what your age or life experience, investing in your education can help to carve out your future. Here\u2019s how.  <\/span><\/p>\n

It boosts your employability<\/h2>\n

A recent study by Glassdoor found that there are approximately 250 applicants for every corporate job role. <\/span><\/p>\n

And, on average, only 4 – 6 of these people will be asked to an interview. So, if you\u2019re job-hunting, you\u2019ll want to make sure that your application stands out.<\/span><\/p>\n

To have the greatest chance of securing a new role, you need to ensure that your existing knowledge is current. <\/span><\/p>\n

You also need to possess the core skills desired by employers (e.g. good communication and basic IT skills). <\/span><\/p>\n

Luckily, this can all be achieved through distance learning. Studying online gives you the chance to learn new skills and hone your existing ones, as well as build industry-specific knowledge. <\/span><\/p>\n

Fortunately, you won\u2019t need to complete a dozen courses just to develop your employability skills. Just the act of studying one course will equip you with a host of transferable skills to use in the workplace, including:<\/span><\/p>\n