The Lifetime Learner

Spotlighting the industries, trends, and skills driving disruption in education, the workforce, and the people in them

Continued Success for a Lifetime

We live in an era of disruption and it's touching all countries, industries, companies, and workers. Exposure to emerging trends and skill shifts have become essential to long-term career success in the future of work. As a leader in innovative educational delivery, Georgia Tech Professional Education (GTPE) serves as a trusted partner for working professionals in tech, business, and leadership.

The Lifetime Learner, GTPE's blog, showcases individuals and industry leaders using lifelong learning to transform their careers and inspire change in their industries. Whether you're a working professional interested in the effects of digital transformation or looking for resources to support your career journey, our blog will provided an unparalleled prospective to education innovation, industry trends, the future of work, and lifelong learning.

Industry & Trends

Beware Friday the 13th: How Experts Avoid Unlucky Outcomes

Mar 12, 2026 | Kat Bell
Brace yourself! 2026 has not one, but three Friday the 13ths. Even if you don't consider yourself superstitious, this year could be one that puts those beliefs to the test. Workers in all fields coul… Read Article >
Education & Innovation

Real-World Experts Make Real Learning Impact

Mar 11, 2026 | Lona Panter
In the year-and-a-half since the launch of the Georgia Tech FlexStack program, it continues to empower professionals to advance their skills and careers. This intensive certificate program offers a m… Read Article >
Education & Innovation

Instructor Insights: A Hell of an Imagineer

Feb 17, 2026 | Maria Guerra
Raymond Warner’s commitment to innovation has been a constant throughout his corporate and higher education career. Over the past decade, he has pushed the boundaries of technology, developed new met… Read Article >
Education & Innovation

Overcoming Obstacles: One Rescue Mission at a Time

Feb 13, 2026 | Maria Guerra
Every year, Georgia Tech’s Professional Master’s in Applied Systems Engineering (PMASE) cohort participates in a timed obstacle assignment designed to test their ability to integrate components into … Read Article >
Working & Learning

Work Has Feelings, Too: What’s Your Career Love Language?

Feb 11, 2026 | Lona Panter
February is full of talk about love and how it’s expressed. At home, when you want to express love, it may be through words, gifts, or time together. Something not often considered is that we don’t s… Read Article >
Georgia Tech-Savannah

Transforming the Journey

Jan 26, 2026 | GTPE Communications
Transition and transformation have defined not only the journey of Georgia Tech’s College of Lifetime Learning Military Programs, but also the experiences of the service members it supports — from th… Read Article >