People who aren't interested in pursuing new technical education/re-education will not only not going to benefit from it, but it will also be a waste of the employer's money (2X actually, for the time lost and for the education). They will just either sleep during class if physical presence is required or just find ways to cheat if done online.
It wouldn't have to take the form of classes. It could be some sort of relevant side project or open-source work.
On the other hand, those who do want to further their skills will not stop even if they are already working overtime, have a family with kids, or perhaps even personal side projects.
Sure, but they don't grow nearly as fast... and for many, not fast enough to meet the demands of the marketplace.
It wouldn't have to take the form of classes. It could be some sort of relevant side project or open-source work.
On the other hand, those who do want to further their skills will not stop even if they are already working overtime, have a family with kids, or perhaps even personal side projects.
Sure, but they don't grow nearly as fast... and for many, not fast enough to meet the demands of the marketplace.