The Role of Universities in Preparing Students for Future Careers
Discover how universities can prepare students for jobs that do not yet exist, the impact of digitalization and AI on traditional job sectors, essential skills for employability, strategic alignment with the labor market, and the importance of practical experience through mentorship programs and internships.
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The Role of Universities in Preparing Students for Future Careers Dr. Saro Nakashian CEO Education for Employment, Palestine EFE-P
Future Jobs How can universities prepare students for jobs that do not exist? Prepare graduates for traditional jobs or future jobs! Universities want their graduates to be successful -Income or Enrichment?
More on Jobs Traditional jobs are being transformed by digitalization and AI e.g.: Finance, Engineering, Law and Health Youth are choosing specializations that are making them successful faster: Health VS IT and AI
Future Employment What can I do with a major in ? Where have graduates with a major in . have been employed? University ranking by employment rate Palestinian Ministry of Higher Education introduced a tracking system
Employable Graduates Skills and Knowledge Gap Digital Skills Soft Skills Cognitive Skills: Problem solving, creativity and critical Technical Skills
Labor Market and Employers Entry level positions On the job training Cost of recruiting Needed skills and competencies Talent shortages
Strategic Alignment for Universities Programs based on labor market needs University partnerships with employers Employer advisory committees Dual study programs
Practical Experience for Students Career Centers Mentorship programs; general and specialization based Internships Workplace simulation training Student Clubs and HR Clubs
University Collaboration University degree partnerships local and international University Industry partnerships - commercialization of research based prototypes
Entrepreneurial Mindset and Spirit University faculty to be trained on integrating entrepreneurship in the curriculum for all specializations Government should offer special status to students who want to start their ventures
EFE Palestine Programs Job Training and Placement Pathway FJIJ Entrepreneurship Virtual Jobs Mentorship
