Predominately, there is a great need for those working in the private service industry such as nannies, housekeepers, companions, household managers and others to receive continued education in an effort to improve their skills. Agency owners know this better than anyone because they deal directly with the everyday problems associated with placement. In tough times, competition increases, weeding out those who have less to offer a prospective employer. The more skilled you are in every area that relates to your field, the more viable a candidate you become to anyone involved with the hiring process. Yet, there always is the question of time and money.  The unemployed are desperately concerned and preoccupied with finding that job.  Spending money on continued education is not their first priority.  Once employed, they are working harder than ever and find little time to take classes let alone spend time with their loved ones. In the end, professional growth remains limited to job experience which is not always sufficient, and therein lies the problem.

Lawyers, Doctors and many other professionals are mandated by their licenses to obtain a certain amount of hours toward continued education primarily to keep up with updates concerning their fields.  While there is no mandate for private service individuals, they clearly should take it upon themselves to analyze their skills and consider carefully what subjects they need to learn so that they have more to offer and are always perceived as highly qualified professionals.

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