The notion that education is something one completes before entering the labour market has become outdated. Rapid technological change, a lack of new qualified workers and other factors mean more and more adults are returning to school to update their knowledge and skills to acquire new ones.
Most adult workers who earned a postsecondary certificate saw their earnings jump. For example, all groups of men who obtained a postsecondary certificate posted higher growth in their hourly earnings than those who did not participate in adult education.
Women aged 17 to 34 enjoyed high returns in both hourly and annual earnings - 11% and 15%, respectively - on obtaining a postsecondary certificate. Less educated women who obtained a postsecondary certificate also netted significant returns in hourly, but not annual, earnings.
Top 10 Reasons for Getting an Education!
- Make more money
- Improved job security
- Better working environment
- Career Satisfaction
- Improved Benefits
- Advancement Opportunities
- Better career choices
- Increased self-esteem
- Better working hours
- Greater independence
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