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Lifelong Learning
  • DateFebruary 09, 2018
  • MediumNewsletter Article
Learning doesn’t stop when you graduate. Frequent training is essential for candidates, employees, and employers to continually learn and adapt to change. E-learning has proven to be one way to train many people on a wide variety of topics at a relatively low cost.

 

Are you a lifelong learner? Learning doesn’t stop when you graduate. In fact, the term learning shouldn’t be used interchangeably with education, according to the Zeqr Team, “Education yields temporary results, while learning brings permanent improvements.  We are capable of absorbing knowledge throughout our whole life and it is never too late to learn new things if you are determined and motivated.” 

 

Frequent training is essential for candidates, employees, and employers to continually learn and adapt to change. It’s also one of the top motivational approaches employers use to keep employees challenged and productive in their roles[i].  Continued learning allows employees and candidates to stay up-to-date on the latest information and technology. Finding new, efficient, and economical ways to become educated is important to everyone in the workplace and also for candidates. E-learning has proven to be one way to train many people on a wide variety of topics at a relatively low cost.

 

Numerous sources cite the lack of face-to-face interaction as the major disadvantage of e-learning. However, it is recognized that the positives most often outweigh the negatives.

 

E-Learning Advantages:

  • Accessible: available to almost anyone, anywhere with internet access
  • Affordable: reduced travel expenses; train many people at once
  • Flexible: learn when it’s convenient for you
  • Current: Digital technology allows information and sharing to be up-to-date and relevant

 

Where do I start?

Take part in an AgCareers.com webinar; we offer them for both employers and candidates. These hour-long educational webinars provide insight on a range of hot topics related to recruitment, retention, and careers in agriculture.

 

Candidate webinars are offered free to all job seekers.

 

New for employers this year- Webinar Subscription Service! Access the entire 2018 webinar series for only $490 (normally $189 each). Multiple attendees can gather in one location to access the webinars, thus saving travel expenses and time.

 

2018 AgCareers.com Webinar Schedule:

Employer Webinars

Candidate Webinars

Interviewing Techniques for Employers • February 23

Understanding Job Offer Packages – Canada • June 15

Subject to Change: Coping Strategies for Changing Times • April 20

Understanding Job Offer Packages – U.S. • June 22

Delivering a Meaningful Candidate Experience • August 24

 

HR & Marketing Partnership for Recruiting • October 19

 

Difficult but Necessary:  Having Key Conversations • December 7

 

 

Student Again?

 

5.8 million students were enrolled in online classes in 2016. Are you interested in taking a few college courses, earning an advanced degree, or pursuing a specialized education in agriculture? 

 

The AgCareers.com University Partners program is designed to showcase and share information about educational advancement opportunities in agriculture. From an M.S. to an MBA or certificate, our University Partners offer unique and advantageous online learning programs. 

 

Pursue an advanced degree with online distance education courses from one of our University Partners - Colorado State University, Iowa State University, Kansas State University, Oklahoma State University, Purdue University, and GMC.

 

 

 

 

[1] 2017-2018 U.S. AgCareers.com Agribusiness HR Review

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