Why Personal Education?
The landscape of our economy and society is changing so rapidly. Whether you are changing careers, staying at home, wanting a promotion, or wanting to increase your skills, you must be continually learning and adapting. Personal education, regardless of higher education or certifications or even reading about topics, is a must in today’s world of change.
I am huge proponent of secondary education. I received my MBA several years ago for the express purpose of showing my children that education mattered to me. I know it doesn’t guarantee that you will always be employed or making the money you want, but it gives you more opportunities that exist to those without an education. The Bureau of Labor Statistics produced a report comparing unemployment rates and median weekly wages for different education levels for the year 2010. The average unemployment rate for a high school diploma was 10.3% and a Bachelor’s degree was 5.4%. That is almost a 91% higher unemployment rate for people with a high school diploma. The median weekly salary was 65% for people with a Bachelor’s degree.
I don’t want you to look at this and say you must have a degree. There are many successful people that do not have formal education. The difference is that they are life time learners. The most successful companies and people are ones that are always trying to innovate and learn. I believe that learning is not a degree or a certifications; it is a continual process we all need to undertake to grow and adapt to the world around us.
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