Upskilling and Reskilling: The New Culture of Lifelong Learning
Upskilling and Reskilling: The New Culture of Lifelong Learning Jenny Pereira (Mentee) Dr. Pratima Mishra Associate Professor (Mentor) H. G. M Azam College of Education Dr P. A. Inamdar University, Pune, Maharashtra, India Learning Beyond the Classroom: Education is no longer confined to schools, colleges or a fixed period of life. Rapid technological developments, changing workplaces, artificial intelligence and evolving social needs have made continuous learning essential. A few years ago, getting a degree was often seen as the final step in education. After completing school, college or professional training, people generally expected to enter a career and continue in the same field for many years. That idea is changing quickly. The idea of lifelong learning recognises learning as a process that extends across the entire lifespan and occurs through formal, non-formal and informal experiences. Upskilling means improving the skills we already have, while reskilling ...