Are young graduates well equipped to take the first step in their careers? On March 13, 2018, Direction Plus brought together key players from universities and higher education institutions in French-speaking Switzerland at its offices to discuss these issues. One finding stands out: the need to develop “soft skills” and to better prepare students for the world that awaits them is very real. Degrees and the academic, theoretical and technical skills acquired during studies are no longer enough to guarantee a successful entry into an increasingly VUCA and digitalized world of work. As practitioners in identifying and developing skills, we wish to continue stimulating exchanges within this informal community, to strengthen potential synergies between the various players and to identify concrete means and tools to help even more
From “employability” to “transferable skills” in 4.0 environments
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