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Title: Evolution of Professional Development: Bridging Generational Divide and Forging New Pathways
Language: English
Authors: Comfort Ninson
Source: American Association for Adult and Continuing Education. 2025.
Availability: American Association for Adult and Continuing Education. 10111 Martin Luther King Junior Highway Suite 200C, Bowie, MD 20720. Tel: 301-459-6261; Fax: 301-459-6241; e-mail: office@aaace.org; e-mail: aaace10@aol.com; Web site: http://www.aaace.org
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Page Count: 6
Publication Date: 2025
Document Type: Speeches/Meeting Papers
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Education Level: Adult Education
Descriptors: Generational Differences, Professional Development, Adult Learning, Workplace Learning, Educational Change, Educational Strategies, Technological Advancement, Labor Needs, Diversity, Labor Force
Abstract: The current evolution of the global systems has radically reshaped professional development. Technological advancements, along with shifting sociocultural, political, demographic, and ecological conditions, have informed changes in work (Johnson-Bailey & Alfred, 2006; McKinsey Global Institute, 2021). The COVID-19 pandemic further exacerbated this transition, exposing both structural vulnerabilities and emerging opportunities for professional development. Key factors driving this shift include changing job demand, increased job mobility, advanced technology and AI, and growing multigenerational diversity. This study offers a conceptual understanding of the current shifts and outlines change pathways at individual, institutional, and national levels. This paper calls for dynamic, inclusive, and innovative professional development (PD) that moves beyond technical skills. [For the full proceedings, see ED680798.]
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