21st Century Labour Market Competences Workshop Insights
Explore the importance of skills in the 21st-century labor market, focusing on research on desirable skills and educational methods. Delve into discussions on future workforce education, school systems, soft skills, and desired employee competences. Discover key skills sought by employers and the significance of soft skills in hiring decisions.
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Labour market competences in the 21stcentury Sigr ur Hulda J nsd ttir, MA in Educational and Vocational Counseling SHJ r gj f, shjradgjof@shjradgjof.is SHJr gj f
The structure of the workshop I. Skills in the labor market in the 21. century three major researches - main theme Important skills according to managers of 233 different companies (Archer and Davison, 2008) List of desirable skills (National employers skills survey etc.) Rainbow Model of the P21 Committee Skills that graduates mostly lack II. Education; learning environment and teaching methods that promote 21. century skills III. Discussions at tables SHJr gj f
How do we educate the future workforce? (vocational/academics) The nature and duties of the school system The future Shorter period at each job more work contractors Is the school system conservative by nature? Is the school system constructive for all young people? Conversation with industry or school-system based debate The employee will need to market himself much more (often) in the future job market Technological advances Is the school system for students or staff/the system itself? Life long learning Creation of new jobs that we don t know yet - ?% SHJr gj f
The learning environment should enhance students' confidence in their own abilities, knowledge of their strengths and the ability to connect it to the work environment. Most companies seek individuals who demonstrate the ability to deal with complex tasks, are creative and imaginative, those who adapt to new developments quickly and efficiently, have good communication and collaboration skills and are flexible (Trilling and Fadel, 2009). SHJr gj f
,,Soft skills So-called ,,soft skills are the most desired skills of the employees and may even be more important in hiring a person than the person's degree itself. It is clear that the professional and technical knowledge is the basis of many jobs, but the ability or inability of the soft interdisciplinary skills elements adds them or reduces the possibility of those who have the relevant degree, to get a sought-job and to be able to perform it. (Trilling and Fadel, 2009; Ger ur G. skarsd ttir, 2003) SHJr gj f
Most important skills of the employes according to the opinion of managers in 233 different companies (Based on Archer and Davison (2008) Communication skills 86% Team-working skills 85% Integrity 83% Intellectual ability 81% Confidence 80% Good character/personality 75% Planning & organizational skills 74% Literacy/good writing skills 71% Numeracy/good with numbers Analysis & decision making skills 68% 67% IT-skills 61% Good degree qualification 60% SHJr gj f
III. Discussions 3. How do we strengthen: Leadership skills and the ability to take the responsibility Independent work, initiative and entrepreneurship Adaptability, flexibility and solution-based approach 1. How do we strenghten: Communication skills Creativity, innovation Interest in the studies and one s future Ability to market oneself / personal branding 4. How do we address these factors below in the learning environment: Authentic learning Mental model building Internal motivation Multiple intelligences Social learning Connections/holistic approach 2. How do we strenghten: Self-knowledge and self- confidence in own skills Social responsibility, morality, personal qualities and devotion Skills to work with information, analysis, planning and decision making SHJr gj f
