Embracing lifelong learning at UCM

It's part of Learning at Work Week 2025

The importance of fostering a culture of lifelong learning in the workplace will be explored at University College Isle of Man as part of Learning at Work Week 2025.

It runs from today (Monday 12 May) until Sunday 18 May.

Manager of Adult learning at UCM, Kerry Birchall says in the current employment landscape, learning in the workplace has never been more important. T

UCM reports a shift in what people and employers want to learn, with a move towards shorter courses, bitesize learning and microlearning.

The changing workplace environment is driven by technological innovations and changing job requirements. 

For employers, it highlights the need to prioritise lifelong learning to enable staff to stay relevant and competitive.

It also ensures a workforce that will meet future requirements and remain engaged with the organisation.

Kerry Birchall says Learning at Work Week is an ideal opportunity to pause, review staff development plans and find ways to foster a culture of lifelong learning.

While there is a big desire for online learning, Kerry says it would be wrong to underestimate the value that face-to-face training has, particularly in people-based and more vocational areas.