In Part 1, we explored the key takeaways from the Employability and Skills Conference around the future of work and what this means for students. In Part 2, we’ll explore employers needs and how we can showcase the value of graduates.  

Emma Hill reviews the future of work and its impact on students and graduates.  

Both Industry and Higher Education have started to respond to the need to develop 21st century skills but there is still a long way to go. Some students, after doing heavy research and discovering their self-awareness, may continue to toy with different routes that will best equip them for a successful future, while the more self-motivated students may stick to the path of a university degree or choose the more structured and guided training format.