Vocational Education 4.0 for Future Skills

  • Tri Wrahatnolo
Keywords: Vocational Education, Future Skills, Job, Market

Abstract

Globalization, demographic shifts, and technological advancements are key drivers of contemporary change, shaping the trajectory of the world ahead. This rapid change brings with it uncertainty and imposes pressures on financial, environmental, and social fronts. To navigate this evolving landscape, both the realms of work and education must transform uncertainty into opportunity, complexity into clarity, and problems into potential. This necessitates a redefinition of essential skills for the future, with a focus on continuous education and training systems to equip the workforce with the necessary competencies. While educational institutions have endeavored to incorporate new skill sets into their programs, there remains a gap between graduate competencies and the demands of the workforce. The skills required in the future differ significantly from those of previous generations, presenting challenges in anticipating the needs of tomorrow's graduates and the evolving job market.

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Published
2024-07-10
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