If you're at school you'll probably be wondering, is what I'm learning relevant to my future? The answer is yes - but there's a lot of learning that can be done outside the classroom too and that's where building skills comes in.
People are often surprised to find that doors open when they possess skills they've taken for granted - like typing. Learning keyboard skills can become a great asset to your working life and it's now becoming part of a broader 'using technology' skill.
The benefits of typing are not just mechanical either:
- Reading, spelling and punctuation improve
- Concentration tends to be enhanced
- Presentation of work is of a higher standard
- You'll be able to work independently when starting a job
Skill building and updating provides flexibility throughout life, not just when you finish school - it can help prepare you for a stint at university, or for reintroduction to study or work. People who have taken a break to travel or raise a family often find it useful to revisit their skills and update them if necessary.