lifelong learning

British  

noun

1. the provision or use of both formal and informal learning opportunities throughout people's lives in order to foster the continuous development and improvement of the knowledge and skills needed for employment and personal fulfilment

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Example Sentences

"Because early development lays the foundation for lifelong learning, physical and mental health, and overall well-being, these findings should alert researchers, policymakers, and practitioners to the urgent need to protect children's development in a warming world."

From Science Daily

“This opens the door to lifelong learning with transfer from short- to long-term memory, and moving smoothly to longer reasoning,” she said.

From The Wall Street Journal

Council leader Anne Handley said: "We're proud to support lifelong learning across the East Riding, including on improving financial literacy. We strongly encourage interested residents to find out more and sign up for these excellent sessions."

From BBC

The authors count the many ways in which the internet can counteract loneliness by providing opportunities to participate in lifelong learning courses, join support and interest groups, and stay in touch with friends and family.

From The Wall Street Journal

The government's post-16 skills and higher education white paper also says that, from autumn 2026, a new Lifelong Learning Entitlement will open up tuition fee loans to anyone studying courses at the level equivalent to the first and second year of university.

From BBC