Education, Education, Education

The now-famous mantra of Tony Blair (British PM) and New Labour still rings in our ears today, and the reason is that it remains a priority for us all.
In these days of fast-moving technology and super-fast communication, education in all forms is at the cornerstone of our society. Most 'education' is informal in the sense that you can teach yourself to use the latest gadget and to use the latest software or website. However there comes a point where formal learning is required whether to acquire a particular competence, or to get a specific qualification. This is where technical colleges in California or your local region come into their own.
In many cases, our early education just doesn't give us the grounding needed for specific tasks in the workplace and vocational training is required. Often courses for a specific software package such as an accounts program or technical drawing program can be found at vocational training outlets. Personally I have been looking around for a suitable health and safety qualification which will help me to complete tasks in my work environment.
Education is an ongoing process, I have believed for a long time that the maturity of a worker can be assessed by the point at which they stopped learning - for some that was before they left high school, for others, their quest for knowledge continues to this day. I hope to remain in the latter group for as long as possible.