Rapid technological change, increasing globalization and a changingworld of employment with multiple
roles during one’s professional life are necessitating a change from knowledge to learning societies.
Full participation requires lifelong learning skills, meaning the ability to solve problems, work both
independently and in a team, communicate effectively in all formats and on all levels, and self-direct
one’s learning and professional development needs. Universities need to take responsibility in preparing
students for lifelong learning.While engineering and science degrees traditionally do not emphasize
the importance of lifelong learning skills new programmes of study are now being introduced, often
using electronic portfolios to support engagement with learning objectives and reflection. This article
describes an electronic portfolio initiative that is targeted at engineering and computer science students.
The initiative aims to create awareness among students on the nature and importance of lifelong
learning skills, to facilitate the development of such skills and to assist students in showcasing their
competence regarding these skills. Interviews with industry representatives regarding the characteristics
of a lifelong learner and the values of constructing and presenting portfolios were conducted and
have resulted in strong support for the electronic portfolio initiative. The article provides background
on lifelong learning and electronic portfolios, outlines the design of the initiative and then focuses on
feedback from industry representatives.
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