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Were you unable to find another job after a layoff because you lacked credentials?
Have you found yourself alone with a lot of free time after your children left home?
Did life force you to start working early and drop any attempt to get a degree?
Then you're probably one of the many Americans aged 50+ who regret not getting a higher education.
According to the Federal Reserve Bank of New York and the Association of American Colleges and Universities, a worker with a bachelor's degree earns $22k more than one with a high school diploma, and 60% of Americans think a college degree is worthwhile.
Now is the time for you to complete that degree you left, change the major you're unhappy with, or acquire the credentials for non-degree skills.
This is true if learning is not only a matter of employment but also one of personal satisfaction.
You may have some concerns when going back to school: technology, finance, flexibility, academics…
In this guide, all your worries will be eased.
You will be updated on the advances and options in education and non-standard learning for those over 50, covering every practicality you'll have to deal with.
In Education Past 50, here is just a fraction of what you will discover:
The increasing value of growing older as 60 is becoming the new 30
The changes to expect after 50 – and tips to stay in good physical, emotional, and mental health
How to harvest the changes in education to earn free, fun, and empowering knowledge
How to manage your finances and get academic support for 50+ learners
Changes in the job market that give an advantage and how to open your own business
The 'Life Progress' plan tailored for you – educate yourself for career improvement, retirement preparation, and personal growth
Whether you're aiming for professional progress or self-development, this guide is exactly what you need.
Have you found yourself alone with a lot of free time after your children left home?
Did life force you to start working early and drop any attempt to get a degree?
Then you're probably one of the many Americans aged 50+ who regret not getting a higher education.
According to the Federal Reserve Bank of New York and the Association of American Colleges and Universities, a worker with a bachelor's degree earns $22k more than one with a high school diploma, and 60% of Americans think a college degree is worthwhile.
Now is the time for you to complete that degree you left, change the major you're unhappy with, or acquire the credentials for non-degree skills.
This is true if learning is not only a matter of employment but also one of personal satisfaction.
You may have some concerns when going back to school: technology, finance, flexibility, academics…
In this guide, all your worries will be eased.
You will be updated on the advances and options in education and non-standard learning for those over 50, covering every practicality you'll have to deal with.
In Education Past 50, here is just a fraction of what you will discover:
The increasing value of growing older as 60 is becoming the new 30
The changes to expect after 50 – and tips to stay in good physical, emotional, and mental health
How to harvest the changes in education to earn free, fun, and empowering knowledge
How to manage your finances and get academic support for 50+ learners
Changes in the job market that give an advantage and how to open your own business
The 'Life Progress' plan tailored for you – educate yourself for career improvement, retirement preparation, and personal growth
Whether you're aiming for professional progress or self-development, this guide is exactly what you need.