Universities must continuously implement new tactics to grow learners’ in-demand workplace skills and competencies.

4 ways to align higher education with in-demand workplace skills


Universities must continuously implement new tactics to grow learners’ in-demand workplace skills and competencies

Key points:

  • Plain and simple, students must develop workforce skills for success after college
  • Institutions should align curricula with current and future industry trends
  • See related article: Many employers say they won’t hire Gen Z grads

Higher education plays a crucial role in preparing students with the right skills to meet current and future workforce needs, providing one of the best drivers of economic mobility. Learners gain the necessary preparation for a successful career, and the workforce needs a new generation of workers brimming with essential skills and ideas. However, today’s rapidly evolving job landscape is making it more challenging, with a recent Salesforce report revealing only 11 percent of students felt prepared for the workforce.

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