By studying at college or university, you unlock so many professional and personal possibilities. Everyone will have their own experiences of further education, but here are six ways that it could empower you.

Further education makes you a better speaker

Not only could further education help you to speak in front of others, but it could also help you have deeper conversations. In the words of Eleanor Roosevelt, “Great minds discuss ideas; average minds discuss events; small minds discuss people.”

After studying in college or university, you will feel confident in discussing ideas and debating points of view, leading to more enriching conversations. You will build better relationships with those you meet and make more meaningful connections.

By becoming a better speaker, you will communicate more effectively with friends and co-workers and build strong personal and professional relationships.

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Further education opens your mind

To experience a positive change in life usually requires a change of mindset. And one of the best ways to expand your mind is to take a university or college course.

By challenging yourself to take on new information and ideas, you become a deeper thinker and broaden your perspective. As a result, you bring more truth into your life and feel less overwhelmed during times of change. You will feel confident in taking on new challenges and empowered to achieve your goals.

Further education improves your earning potential

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According to the Australian Government, “Higher educational attainment leads to higher total incomes, more diverse sources of income and reduced reliance on the aged pension.”

Further education allows you to pursue your career goals and push the boundaries of what you thought possible. Compared to school education, further education is more job-focussed and aims to provide its students with professional skills. This is particularly true with Vocational Education and Training (VET). VET has been designed in collaboration with business and industry leaders to ensure that students are work-ready.

Individuals with higher education are also less likely to be laid off by companies compared to skilled workers. Therefore, further education could secure you a higher and more secure income.

Further education empowers you to help your community

Studies have suggested that education has a ripple effect that brings economic benefits to communities as well as individuals. Students who pursue higher education bring increased knowledge into their work, start up new businesses and earn money that they spend in their community.

Furthermore, people with gainful employment enjoy a wider network and are more likely to donate to charity or become involved in charity work. They can also become mentors by sharing their skills and experiences with others.

Further education boosts creativity

The course you choose will make you think differently and spark your curiosity. This could awaken the creative side of you that has been dampened down over the years. With this new level of creativity, you could unlock skills you didn’t know you had and start doing things you never thought possible.

Creativity could help you become an entrepreneur, start a small business or develop new solutions to problems.

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Further education improves your confidence and self-esteem

When you complete further education, you feel a sense of accomplishment and pride. Not only have you worked hard but you have done something that will help your future.

With further education under your belt, you will feel equipped tackle more professional and personal challenges and experience more satisfaction when you do.

Even if you move into a career unrelated to your qualification, you will still feel a sense of achievement from your studies. You may even be able to translate your knowledge into a different field. Overall, your education will boost your self-esteem, no matter what you choose to do with it.

If you would like to enrol in a higher education course, Central Australian College has several programs available. Check out our course list today!