In 2007, during my time at the publishing house Career FAQs, I co-authored the book Education: Jobs that inspire others
Education is the backbone of society. A good education nurtures new ideas and inventions, a strong economy, career opportunities and equality – the main ingredients in the making of a well-run civilised society. But if the education system is weak then other aspects of society will suffer. High rates of crime, drug abuse and domestic violence are regularly linked to poor education.
Educators hold one of the most important roles in society and with a skills shortage in some education sectors, there is no better time to consider this as a career option. The profession will never become redundant or stale, as it is continually changing. In the classroom, teachers are bringing education to life with the use of technology, interactive learning, role-playing and experiments, and there are developments in work-based learning through apprenticeships and vocational education and training (VET).
A career in education can also provide opportunities to see the world. An educator could find themselves standing in front of students at a school in Europe, Asia, the United States or South America.
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