Education, which is about imparting knowledge, and training, where the focus is on developing skills, are the cornerstones of modern economies. While we take for granted ready access to public education for children and youth, this was not always the case. So too for the workplace, where it was only 100 years ago that it was recognised that poorly trained employees are a cost on a company’s fortunes. And, just as child and youth education and workplace training have changed over the decades, so too have aspects of universities and vocational colleges.
This is what the article covers, what could happen with respect to the provision of education and training of people of all ages over the next 10 years or so. Particularly in terms of careers and business. It is a futurist’s take on how things might pan out.
Specifically, though, the future of this industry is viewed through the lens of climate change and computerisation. For these are the two global megatrends that are shaping much of the world as we know it. There are other global megatrends, such as urbanisation and an ageing population, but their influence on the education and training industry is not as significant.
About the global megatrend of climate change
At a high level we can recognise some ways that the rising atmospheric concentration…
