Continuing education benefits individuals, communities and the country's economy.

• It provides individuals with the knowledge, skills, values, attitudes and understanding they'll need in life as individuals, citizens and workers.

• It makes communities more productive and innovative, as workers create and discover new abilities and ideas. In our knowledge-based economy and society, change is constant in the workplace. But people who embrace lifelong learning—who constantly learn new skills and train for new challenges—can better cope with the demands of workplace changes.

• It strengthens the economy. The more skills, knowledge and ability that individuals develop, the greater the level of capacity in the economy. A stronger economy means citizens benefit from the chance to earn more, live better and contribute to the economic system.

We live in a world where people must have the skills to understand, interpret and process different information. Because of that, it's essential to recognize and value all forms of learning.