Interesting article that underscores the need for Universities and colleges to make graduates’ employment outcomes a top priority. #ableg #abpse
theglobeandmail.com/business/comme…
theglobeandmail.com/business/comme…
Some interesting facts from the article:
"McKinsey has found only 9% of Canadian employers indicate they are in frequent contact with education providers and 20% indicate that they have no contact."
"McKinsey has found only 9% of Canadian employers indicate they are in frequent contact with education providers and 20% indicate that they have no contact."
"A 2015 study from McKinsey & Company found that, whereas 83% of educators feel youth are prepared for work, only 34% of employers and 44% of youth agree."
To summarize using the authors' own words:
"To better prepare youth for a changing economy, PSIs need to make the employment outcomes of their graduates as one of their most important institutional priorities."
"To better prepare youth for a changing economy, PSIs need to make the employment outcomes of their graduates as one of their most important institutional priorities."
McKinsey identified “Canadian educators do not view helping their students prepare for & find job placements as one of their top priorities. Canadian universities rate helping students find employment 8th out of 10 priorities. Colleges and other institutions rate it 5th of 10."
Another good comment from the authors.
"It’s time to lay to waste the stereotype of the unemployed recent graduate. Now is the time for PSIs to move the dial by collaborating with employers to enhance their graduate's job-relevant skills and career readiness."
"It’s time to lay to waste the stereotype of the unemployed recent graduate. Now is the time for PSIs to move the dial by collaborating with employers to enhance their graduate's job-relevant skills and career readiness."
