Today's global knowledge economy requires individuals and companies alike to quickly adapt to new tools and strategies. To remain competitive, both must continually upgrade their skills. In the United States, however, support for ongoing education lags far behind other developed nations, creating a crippling skills gap. How did we get to this point, and why are other countries faring markedly better?
Language
English
Pages
256
Format
Hardcover
Publisher
AMACOM
Release
August 01, 2015
ISBN
0814433634
ISBN 13
9780814433638
Learning for Life: How Continuous Education Will Keep Us Competitive in the Global Knowledge Economy
Today's global knowledge economy requires individuals and companies alike to quickly adapt to new tools and strategies. To remain competitive, both must continually upgrade their skills. In the United States, however, support for ongoing education lags far behind other developed nations, creating a crippling skills gap. How did we get to this point, and why are other countries faring markedly better?