Do Summer. Think Fall.

Train Staff Now. Some 50% of staff in the field have not been trained to do their jobs. The result is needless wasted staff time, increased costs and lost revenue.  Training always pays off. Every study proves that. Everyone on your staff needs to know the benchmarks, ratios and best practices.  Even non-members call it

New! Advanced Programming Institute

You only make money in two ways:  by marketing, and by creating new classes and programs. Move up your game by attending the Advanced Programming Institute. And become a Certified Professional Programmer (C2P). It starts September 9 and runs to October 31. The Programmer’s Job Programming Key Concepts Program Finances Needs Assessment Developing New Courses

It All Starts Here

The new best practices in the field are first introduced at the LERN Annual Conference, Nov. 18 -21, 2024; online. It makes the event the most important week of the year in lifelong learning. Among the advanced new sessions this year: -Getting Staff Buy-In for Process Changes -Cut Pages, Not Registrations -Leverage Social Media for

New LERN Recommendation

The latest LERN Recommendation. Only put faces on the cover of your brochures. Across the marketing and advertising industry, faces have been proven- –  with scientific A/B split tests- –  to attract and engage readers more than any other kind of images. There’s no reason to have anything less productive on your cover. Tips: -Only

Summer Camps 2025

Not now. But in September it will be the best time to plan your Summer Camps 2025. Summer Camps are one of the most profitable events of the year.  You cannot afford to miss out on any of the latest trends and success stories. Once again, we tap into the expertise and experience of the

In-Person Conference 2025

Mark your calendars! Get ready. LERN’s in-person conference will be held right on the famous Riverwalk in San Antonio, TX, March 18-20, 2025. It’s designed for an interactive and more intimate conference experience. Along with presentations, you will have networking and discussions with your colleagues on the top issues of the coming year. The conference

The 7 Top Issues in 2024

LERN member programs named the top issues in the field today in last month’s exciting Virtual Gatherings. The leading issues for lifelong learning programs today: *Relationship Marketing *Articulating Your Value *Leading Gen Z *Utilizing AI *Wellness for your staff *Emergency Safety Responses *Solutions to Staffing Shortages The 7 top issues will all be addressed in

New Service ‘Class Rank’

Now your online students and their employers can find out “where they stand” after taking a certificate from UGotClass. UGotClass jumps out ahead of the for-profit competition even more with this new educational service to add to its superior quality classes. In the new economy, employers and employees alike are interested in skill and knowledge

Gen Z May Be the Best Managers

Gen Z may be the best generation of managers for the workplace of the 21st Century, according to Julie Coates, one of the foremost authorities on generations. “Gen Z managers know that no one is normal,” she states. “Success depends on embracing individual differences and turning those differences into assets that can build organizations. We

New Opportunity with Wellness

The Wellness Crisis in society has opened up a new opportunity for lifelong learning programs. Employers and managers in the workplace are now acutely aware of the issue, and the impact wellness has on employee productivity and workforce satisfaction. Companies and work organizations are now eager for wellness activities for their people, and are looking

LERN’s Latest Greatest

The latest and greatest LERN News on what LERN has planned for you coming up. Photo: The LERN staff hold a retreat in Puerto Rico earlier this year. New Chair Extends Dashboard Jill Korsok, Director of Orange Community Education in Pepper Pike, Ohio, became the new Chair of the LERN Board of Directors this spring.

New! Intro to AI

For you, and your community, the new online class starts September with Betsy Flanagan, Fortune 500 consultant, as instructor. “Introduction to ChatGPT” is one of the new UGotClass courses starting this fall.  The difference between UGotClass and the for-profits is the instructor. Click Here for the course description and agenda. Check out Betsy Flanagan’s resume: