#lifelong-learning

#lifelong-learning

The word syllabus makes me think of "syllabus week," those opening days of a college semester, when there was still time to switch out of an arduous course. I was a picky student, I'll admit; if my would-be professor was lacking in sense of humor, or assigning too many readings, I'd just jump ship for something else. This process, repeated over and over for years, imbued the word syllabus with a degree of pessimism.

Artificial intelligence is doing more than just automating workflows in 2025: It's dismantling the very idea of education. Once seen as one-time achievements, a bachelor's degree, a professional certificate, or an annual corporate training session, are no longer guarantees of relevance in a world where knowledge ages almost as quickly as technology itself. Nearly half of talent development leaders surveyed in LinkedIn's 2025 Workplace Learning Report say they see a skills crisis, with organizations under pressure to equip employees for both present and future roles through dynamic skill-building, particularly in AI and generative AI.

Luis Bautista, 82, is "learning to speak to AI." He's studying prompt engineering strategies online, reading about the companies accepted into Y Combinator, and watching AI videos on YouTube. "When I turned 80, I asked myself, 'How do I want to finish?'" Bautista said. "The first answer that came to my mind was, 'I want to finish strong.' Then I need to learn AI."

West Valley College is implementing initiatives to support older adults in education through a partnership with Successful Aging Solutions and Community Consulting, providing tailored pathways for students aged 50 and older.

Basic manners classes should actually be just the beginning; they should provide a person and their dog with skills to build upon and take into the real world.

You should read books that speak to the domain knowledge of the job you have. It's really important to always, always be immersing yourself in the literature.

Older adults are increasingly living in senior housing adjacent to college campuses, fostering interaction between demographics while providing new revenue streams for universities.

Ivory said, "By obtaining this additional license, I hope to be a more competent and compassionate provider for the Cornell community."