Report says Estonia's working life could stretch to 45 years as lifespans rise
A report from Estonia's Foresight Center suggests that rising life expectancy will likely extend the average working life to 45 years. Experts emphasize that the traditional model of education in youth is insufficient, necessitating a shift toward lifelong learning and continuous skill upgrading.
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As populations age globally, labor markets must adapt to longer careers and the rapid obsolescence of professional skills.
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Eneli Kindsiko, an expert at the Foresight Center, says that as life expectancy increases, working life inevitably becomes longer, and education obtained in youth is no longer sufficient for an entire career.
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