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Retrain

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Career ChangePlay
Used when someone needs to learn new skills for a different career, often due to circumstances. SlideAfter the factory closed, many workers had to retrain in information technology.
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Not By ChoicePlay
Often implies a forced change, something not done willingly but out of necessity. SlideDue to her allergy, she had to retrain from being a baker to a florist.
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Lifelong LearningPlay
Emphasizes the concept that education and skill acquisition is a continuous process. SlideTo stay relevant in his field, he has to regularly retrain in new software.