Exciting "Outside the Box" Learning Ideas

Learning is a life-long process. Whether you are looking for a new career, preparing for job advancement, or just love to explore the world, there are many ways to do it! Some of the ideas below (like apprenticeships) are commonly associated with "learning."

Others are not always seen as learning, but you will learn from them!
More and more employers (and even some schools) are willing to accept some "life experiences" in place of traditional learning.

Here are some ideas of ways and places to learn:

Apprenticeships & Internships
Companies everywhere are looking for people who want to grow in a trade or career. It's a win-win situation: they get an extra set of hands, and you gain valuable hands-on experience. more »

Clubs
Why not join a club to find people with similar hobbies and interests? You can learn a lot from fellow club members who will have different levels of skill and knowledge in the topic. more »

Professional Associations
Did you know that professional associations are an excellent place to learn? Like clubs, professional associations are focused around a specific topic. more »

Volunteering
Volunteering in a non-profit setting is a great way to learn. And all that's required is your interest and your time. more »

Pen Pals
You might find a pen pal who is specifically interested in the same things as you, and share notes and ideas. You might even find an online study partner! more »

Travel
Ask anybody who's traveled, and they'll tell you they learned from the experience. Learn a lot from traveling on your own as a "tourist," or you can become a true "student of the world!" more »

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