“The Lifelong Learning Initiative...designed to help you meet your goals for personal and professional development.”

Dear DOL Employee:

As an employee of the U.S. Department of Labor, you're part of a special workforce established to meet the needs of American workers everywhere. As such, you're also part of a model of what the American workplace should be: a center of lifelong learning, self-growth, and professional development.

As a Lifelong Learning Organization, DOL provides ongoing services, programs, and resources both within and outside the Department designed to help you meet your goals for personal and professional development. DOL's goal is to make these services, programs, and resources available to any employee in any place at any time. Whether you choose career counseling or assistance services; classroom courses, self-study, or brown bag forum programs; or library or on-line resources, there are a variety of ways you can take steps toward fulfilling your quest for knowledge and achieving your career goals.

Your preparedness now and your opportunities for growth tomorrow are essential to the effectiveness of the Department of Labor. Regarding learning as a lifelong process can make all the difference in where we are today...and in where we can be tomorrow. DOL urges you to take full advantage of the exciting opportunities offered to you.