Underlying concerns about continuing education of adults is the finding that " Employers complain that many college graduates are not prepared for the workplace and lack the new set of skills necessary for successful employment and continuous career development."

To combat these concerns the Commission recommends "the development of a national strategy for lifelong learning that helps all citizens understand the importance of preparing for and participating in higher education through their lives." Some specific recommendations are easing the "ability to transfer credits among institutions" and using technology to make education more accessible through "distance learning, workplace learning and alternative scheduling programs."