A new piece from OGE Energy Corp.'s Mark Silvers for The Modern Campus looks at the importance of employers promoting and assisting employees in becoming lifelong adult learners in order to maintain their competitive edge. Silvers declares that employees need to continue learning in order to keep up with the demands of the workforce. He cites that changing technology and working in agile environments as causes for this need. Silvers states that “Making learning accessible for working adults is essential for social mobility and economic progress”.

Adult lifelong learning is important for all workers. Many Skilling America Navigators promote this concept within their organizations and communities they work in every day. Employers establishing a lifelong learning program for all employees will allow for more workers to have access to economic opportunity.