Lifelong education is critical for social mobility because it provides a continuous pathway for individuals to adapt to changing technology and employer needs. It facilitates upward mobility by allowing adults to gain, update, or shift skills, breaking the reliance on education received only in youth. Continued education is directly correlated with higher income and serves as a crucial foundation for building wealth.
The connection between education and wealth is well-established::
But a lot of people don’t have the time or money for periodic classes or training programs. That’s not just a problem for them but a problem for the overall economy. Because a better-educated and trained workforce is more productive, efficient, and capable of technological innovation - key factors of economic growth.
So, what can be done about this problem? Next.