further education

noun

British

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Nearly one out of three non-college youth (32%) reports a lack confidence in knowing the steps to take to transition into a post-high school career and further education. Bruno V. Manno, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024 If your gap was due to redundancy, stress your proactive response, such as pursuing further education or engaging in consultancy work. Andrew Fennell, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024 Engaging parents effectively and fostering a welcoming school culture through technology use supports students with disabilities and those learning English, creating an environment conducive to success in further education and the workforce. Madeleine Parrish, The Arizona Republic, 8 Oct. 2024 By pursuing further education, whether through advanced degrees, professional certifications or specialized workshops, individuals can inject fresh ideas and new skills into their work. Expert Panel®, Forbes, 7 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for further education 

Word History

First Known Use

1937, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of further education was in 1937

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“Further education.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/further%20education. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.

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