Invest in Yourself and the Next Generation During IEEE Education Week 2025

Mark your calendars—IEEE Education Week takes place from 6–12 April 2025! This popular annual event is a week-long celebration of the educational opportunities provided by IEEE and its many organizational units, societies, and councils worldwide. Whether you’re a technical professional, a member of the academic community, or a STEM enthusiast, IEEE Education Week is a great way to explore the broad range of educational programs and resources offered by the world’s largest technical professional association.

Challenge Yourself

While it might seem easy, comfortable, or convenient to “stay in your lane” in your current position, numerous studies confirm the increasing importance of continuing education in today’s competitive landscape and the positive impact training and development can have on your job performance, career progression, and self-esteem.

Nine out of ten workers surveyed believe that continuing education positively affects their level of engagement on the job. The same study also revealed that one of the top reasons why employees reported feeling bored at work was due to a “lack of opportunity to learn new skills.”

A recent study also showed that opportunities for continuing education, growth, and development on the job are considered key to career success by 76% of the Gen Z workforce, and another study showed that these opportunities were considered critical by 59% of the millennial-age workforce.

Continuing Education Pays Dividends

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics confirms that “the more you learn, the more you earn.” The acquisition of new skills, degrees, and industry certifications can merit a pay raise at your existing job or a higher starting salary at your next job—often to the tune of 10-20% more.

The pursuit of continuing education also offers many personal benefits. Among them, it affords the opportunity to widen your network of industry peers, mentors, and leaders as well as delivering the sense of satisfaction that comes from stepping outside of your comfort zone, investing in yourself, and tackling new challenges.

Six out of ten employees surveyed believed that continuing education enhances job performance and productivity. And 51% of employees surveyed believed that continuing education boosts their self-confidence, while 41% felt it improves their time-management skills.

Furthermore, many experts feel there’s a strong link between ongoing learning and good health. This is because continuing education challenges you to exercise your memory, problem-solving abilities, openness to change, and cognitive skills at any age.

The bottom line?

In today’s fast-paced and rapidly changing business and technical landscape, the acquisition of new skills through continuing education, certifications, and degrees are critical to remaining competitive and getting ahead.

IEEE Education Week: Your Go-To Source for Continuing Education from the World’s Largest Technology Association

Offering in-person and virtual events, resources, and special offers on educational products and services across the organization, IEEE Education Week is a great opportunity to explore your interests and acquire additional knowledge. Whether you’re a professional working in a technical field, a faculty member, or a university student, there’s a learning opportunity that will inspire you during IEEE Education Week. Plus, a range of special offers and discounts during IEEE Education Week can make some of these offerings even easier to access.

During IEEE Education Week 2025, don’t miss the keynote session! “Inspire and Engage the Next Generation of IEEE” will be presented by 2025 IEEE President & CEO Kathleen A. Kramer on 7 April at 10am ET. Save your seat today!

For more on IEEE Education Week 2025 and the range of educational offerings available, visit https://educationweek.ieee.org.