Education the answer to future skills challenges

Employers, educators and policymakers need to collaborate more closely to address skills needs, according to a new Universities UK report.

 

In order to meet the rapid pace of change driven by factors such as technological advances it will be necessary for them to adopt more flexible partnerships, different modes of delivery, quicker responses, and new combinations of skills and experience.

 

‘Solving Future Skills Challenges’ also highlights the need for greater work experience provision and calls for more flexibility within the student funding system.

 

Read the full report.