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Executive Education
HEMISPHERES SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION
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SEPTEMBER 2012
If there's one certainty in today's economy,
it's that there is no certainty. Between
changing economies, globalization and
rapid technological innovation, today's top
professionals have to be smart, adaptive
and unrelenting in terms of doing whatever
it takes to stay ahead. And as they'll all
tell you: if you want to get ahead and stay
ahead, you have to keep learning long a er
you walk off the riser at commencement,
bachelor degree in hand.
Statistics show that adult learners
constitute a growing percentage of enrolled
students in the U.S. While in 1970, just 28
percent of college students were 25 years
old and over; by 1998 that number had
jumped to 41 percent. Recent studies have
put that number at nearly 50 percent, and it
promises to climb ever higher. That means
greater competition, as your peers position
themselves ahead of the curve, but it also
means greater opportunity for you.
Regardless of what field you‚re in—
technology, finance, sales, anything— you
have to be prepared to pivot when your
industry pivots. To help you, we've compiled
this special section to help apprise you of
your educational options. The pages that
follow will provide you with a roadmap to
future career advancement, whether you‚re
looking for a degree program or a specialized
professional development course.
And while the world may be ge ing
smaller, it's still an infinitely fascinating
place to explore. International study can
serve as a great point of entry into vibrant
cultures and growing economies, giving
learners a grasp of a foreign language,
a foreign culture, or simply a be er
understanding of the global economy.
At the same time, studying stateside will
allow you to enrich your base of knowledge
without disrupting your day-to-day work
schedule. Whether you're personally
looking to enroll in school, or run a
business weighing options for employee
development, there's no reason to wait to
take this critical step.
The benefits of a lifelong education are
immeasurable, both for individuals and
the companies they work for. As the world
shrinks and competition grows fiercer,
the upside to continued education will
grow exponentially. We urge everyone
regardless of occupation— to take a look.
It could be the most important investment
you'll ever make.
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Staying Ahead
"if you want to get ahead and stay ahead,
you have to keep learning long after you
walk off the riser at commencement,
bachelor degree in hand."