Tomas recently graduated with honors from his college. He has bragged to his friends that his academic performance has prepared him so well for a successful career that he can find a job with ease and forget school or training in his future. In evaluating the future of the workplace, Tomas is exactly right. His past performance should carry him to success. completely wrong. Studies show that a college education has little to do with success. over confident. Global competition means that continuous learning will be needed in the future to adapt to rapid changes. probably right. Specialized training today is a key to continued success in the future.