The CCSU Continuing Education Blog
How Technology Will Change Continuing Education in Coming Years
The impact of technology on continuing education has been profound. Online learning has made it possible to take a course even if you can't physically attend it, and has provided needed flexibility for students who can't commit to specific hours and days to attend...
Generational Knowledge Transfer: How Continuing Education Helps
Many companies are realizing the potential for institutional knowledge loss as older generations retire. Ten thousand people reach retirement age every day, which can mean that a large amount of institutional knowledge has the potential to be lost. Continuing...
Continuing Education in ‘Soft’ Skills Can Improve Employee Retention
The connection between continuing education in soft skills and employee retention has been proven by a new report from the Consumer Technology Association about the future of work. A large majority of business leaders, 74 percent, said in the report that they consider...
Using Continuing Education to Empower a Multigenerational Workforce
Generational diversity in the workforce can be a tremendous advantage - as long as the generations understand each other and what each generation has to offer. While newer workers may have learned the technical skills needed to perform various tasks, there are many...
4 Professional Development Trends That Maximize ROI
The benefits of learning new things are numerous, and let's face it: learning for learning's sake can be an enjoyable part of anyone's life. In many cases, though, a professional's time and energy are limited. Engaging in learning that shows a return on the investment...
How Continuing Education in Recreational Interests Enhances Diversity
Diversity is a highly valued characteristic for today's companies, but diversity doesn't just mean different genders or races. Diversity in the workplace includes diversity of experiences as well. In fact, it is the different experiences of diverse individuals that...
How Your Brain Learns and How Continuing Education Can Keep It Sharp
As researchers learn more about how the brain learns, it has become more apparent that lifelong learning is not only possible, but is needed for optimal brain health as you age. In fact, the more you continue to learn as you get older, the longer your brain will be...
How Diversity Is Reshaping the American Workforce
There is a definite trend toward diversity in the American workplace today, driven by research that shows a positive impact on profitability and a growing cultural awareness that people of all ages, races, genders, and other diverse backgrounds can add value to the...
What Employers Look for and How Continuing Education Can Help
It's important for job seekers to understand what employers look for when hiring so they know how to write their resumes and position themselves for a new position or advancement opportunities. While technical skills are a must, there are many other skills and...
Why Every Employee Can Benefit from Leadership Training
Even if you don't aspire to become a leader, or don't think you do right now, you may want to consider investing in leadership training through continuing education courses or other opportunities. It turns out that there are benefits to leadership training that apply...