Learning for Life

SECTION III

EMPLOYERS

This section reports on a range of employer-supported lifelong learning programs. Some employers focus on the professional development of their employees or on developing the skills of potential employees. Other employers focus on developing the untapped human potential in their communities. In each case, the organization recognizes that human capital is its most vital asset and invests in providing support for learning at different life stages.

We begin the section with an interview with the vice president of human resources and organization at United Technologies Corporation (UTC). UTC demonstrates its commitment to each employee’s lifelong learning through a comprehensive tuition assistance program. The interview highlights ...