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10 Future Work Skills to Teach Your Members

WBT Systems

Is your association helping members develop the work skills they need for the future? Associations have traditionally offered education on the competencies members need to excel in their industry or profession. Self-care for association CEOs. Making a compelling case for anything. Slaying the fear of failure.

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Lifelong Learning in the Freelance Economy

WBT Systems

Now’s the time for your association to start asking questions: How is the growth of the freelance economy impacting your association now? How could it impact your association in the next several years? In what capacities are they working? From your association? The numbers say the freelance economy is here to stay.

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Aging Members Will Stick Around (& Keep Learning) Longer Than You Think

WBT Systems

Many associations operate with the assumption that they’ll lose these aging members to retirement. According to a Merrill Lynch/Age Wave study, nearly 50 percent of retirees want to continue working in retirement. One-third said they have to because they need the money, and two-thirds want to work to stay mentally active.

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Learning Pathways: How to Fill Your Industry’s Skills Gap

WBT Systems

Benefits of learning pathways for learners and associations. Learning pathways also help students (high school and college) and young adults understand the different career paths in your industry and the type of skills they need to develop if they wish to obtain a job or enter a career. Designing learning pathways at your association.

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