• Events
  • Marketplace
  • Resources
  • Press Releases
  • Business Directory
  • Advertise
  • About Us
  • Contact
  • Submit to Allwork.Space
  • Verified Remote Jobs
Friday, March 31, 2023
Allwork.Space
The FUTURE OF WORK® since 2003
Find A Flexible Office Here
  • All Topics
    • Business
    • Biophilic Design
    • Career Growth
    • Coliving
    • Collaboration
    • Coworking
    • CRE
    • DE&I
    • Digital Nomads
    • Future of Work
    • Home Office
    • Human Resources (HR)
    • Hybrid Work
    • Investment
    • Leadership
    • Marketing
    • Mental Health
    • Mergers & Acquisitions
    • Office Furniture
    • Productivity
    • PropTech
    • Remote Work
    • Self-care
    • SMBs
    • Social Impact
    • Space-as-a-Service
    • Technology
    • Virtual Office
    • Work-life Balance
    • Workforce
    • Workplace Design
    • Workplace Wellness
  • News
  • Business
    The Million-Dollar Mistake Businesses In California Cannot Afford To Make: Compliance Deadline Approaching!

    The Million Dollar-Mistake Businesses In California Cannot Afford To Make: Compliance Deadline Approaching!

    How Africa’s Economy will Harness Digital Tech in the Future of Work

    How Africa’s Economy will Harness Digital Tech in the Future of Work

    Flexible Work and Investment in ESG are Driving Profitability for this Global Brand

    Flexible Work and Investment in ESG are Driving Profitability for this Global Brand

    Disney’s Imagination Has Failed

    Disney’s Imagination Has Failed

    Can COVID Booster Shots Save Your Business?

    Can COVID Booster Shots Save Your Business? 

    Three Culture-Building Steps To Create A World-Class Company

    Three Culture-Building Steps To Create A World-Class Company

    How To Manage Partnership Risks In The Future Of Work

    How To Manage Partnership Risks In The Future Of Work

    What It Takes To Be A Hybrid LeaderWhat It Takes To Be A Hybrid Leader

    Dr. Gleb Tsipursky CEO Of Disaster Avoidance Experts | What It Takes To Be A Hybrid Leader

    HR Leaders Share How New Salary Transparency Laws Have Changed Everything

    HR Leaders Share How New Salary Transparency Laws Have Changed Everything

    Trending Tags

    • Leadership
  • Work-life
    Build The Best Work Playlist: 8 Songs To Avoid And 10 To Blast

    Build The Best Work Playlist: 8 Songs To Avoid And 10 To Blast

    Escape The Lingering Cold In These 7 Countries Perfect For Remote Work

    Escape The Lingering Cold In These 7 Countries Perfect For Remote Work

    Say Goodbye Comfy Pants – 9 in 10 Companies Planning RTO This Year

    Say Goodbye Comfy Pants – 9 in 10 Companies Planning RTO This Year

    Remote Work Is Just E-Commerce Déjà Vu All Over Again

    Remote Work Is Just E-Commerce Déjà Vu All Over Again

    Four Days Is Enough

    Four Days Is Enough

    The CDC’s Vision For The Future Of Worker Health

    The CDC’s Vision For The Future Of Worker Health

    Will Influencers Be The New Recruiters In The Future Of Work?

    Will Influencers Be The New Recruiters In The Future Of Work?

    Office Party Etiquette Matters All Year

    Office Party Etiquette Matters All Year

    Fun Promises Won’t Get Your Employees Back To The Office

    Fun Promises Won’t Get Your Employees Back To The Office

  • Tech
    Paving the Way for the Future of the Workplace With the Metaverse

    Paving the Way for the Future of the Workplace With the Metaverse

    What You Need To Know About Web3 And Finding Great Developers

    What You Need To Know About Web3 And Finding Great Developers

    The Price Of Remote Work? Your Privacy

    The Price Of Remote Work? Your Privacy

    Should You Put Your Job On AI-Pilot Mode?

    Should You Put Your Job On AI-Pilot Mode?

    3 Steps To Build A Three-Dimensional Hybrid Workplace

    3 Steps To Build A Three-Dimensional Hybrid Workplace

    PETER MISCOVICH

    Peter Miscovich JLL Global Future Of Work Leader | The Hybrid Workplace Evolution: Unlocking The Future Of Work

    AI Is Transforming The Future Of Industrial Work

    AI Is Transforming The Future Of Industrial Work

    Reimagining Offices for Hybrid Work

    Reimagining Offices for Hybrid Work: Frameable.com CEO on the Future of Virtual Offices

    How AI Can Help The Humans Within Human Resources

    HR Professionals Are Burned Out. Can A.I. Help?

  • Design
    Living Buildings Are On The Way — The Future Office Will Breathe, Digest And Grow

    Living Buildings Are On The Way — The Future Office Will Breathe, Digest And Grow

    AI And the Next Generation of Workplace Architecture

    AI And the Next Generation of Workplace Architecture

    From Vacant to Vibrant: Activating Office Space at The Ground Plane

    From Vacant to Vibrant: Activating Office Space at The Ground Plane

    Ryan Anderson, Vice President of Global Research and Insights at Miller Knoll, explains the importance of getting the data to build a full picture of employee and company needs before designing the workspace — and how to do it.

    Unlocking Inclusive Design With Data: 6 Steps To Power Your Workplace

    The Powerful Impact Of Mood-boosting Office Designs

    The Powerful Impact Of Mood-boosting Office Designs

    What Can Workplace Design Practitioners Learn From Human Psychology?

    What Can Workplace Design Practitioners Learn From Human Psychology?

    Navigating The Complexity Of The Hybrid Workplace Design Process

    Navigating The Complexity Of The Hybrid Workplace Design Process

    The Gardens, 780 3rd Avenue, New York, NY 10017

    Coworking Spotlight: The Clearing in NYC Focuses on Hospitality

    The Secret Formula To Determine How (And How Often) Your Employees Should Work In The Office

    The Secret Formula To Determine How (And How Often) Your Employees Should Work In The Office

  • Workforce
    Worker Power and the Return to Office Battle

    Worker Power and the Return to Office Battle

    4 Ways To Financially Support Your Employees (Other Than Raises)

    4 Ways To Financially Support Your Employees (Other Than Raises)

    New Study Shows Managers Are Changing Their Minds About The Hybrid Work Model

    New Study Shows Managers Are Changing Their Minds About The Hybrid Work Model

    Data-based Strategies to Manage Talent, Workplace Experience

    Data-based Strategies To Manage Talent, Workplace Experience

    Meditation Apps: Workplace Fad Or The Key To A Happier Workforce?

    Meditation Apps: Workplace Fad Or The Key To A Happier Workforce?

    Culturally Diverse Workforces Require Bespoke Mental Health Support

    Culturally Diverse Workforces Require Bespoke Mental Health Support

    Dispelling the False Narrative About Working Two Remote Jobs

    Dispelling the False Narrative About Working Two Remote Jobs

    4 Challenges in Navigating Remote Work Layoffs

    4 Challenges in Navigating Remote Work Layoffs

    Level Up To Reduce Stress — How to Convince Your Boss Video Games Belong At Work

    Level Up To Reduce Stress — How to Convince Your Boss Video Games Belong At Work

  • Coworking
    Empower Collaboration: Effectively Decentralize Your Coworking Center In 6 Simple Steps

    Empower Collaboration: Effectively Decentralize Your Coworking Center In 6 Simple Steps

    3 Tech Tools Coming To Coworking Centers In The Future Of Work

    3 Tech Tools Coming To Coworking Centers In The Future Of Work

    Top 3 Global Coworking Hotspots

    Top 3 Global Coworking Hotspots

    Will The Cascade Of Bank Collapses Break The Coworking Industry?

    Will The Cascade Of Bank Collapses Break The Coworking Industry?

    5 Top Software Picks To Revolutionize Your Coworking Space Management In 2023

    5 Top Software Picks To Revolutionize Your Coworking Space Management In 2023

    Can WeWork Survive?

    Can WeWork Survive?

    Ambient Scenting Makes Sense For Coworking Management

    Ambient Scenting Makes Sense For Coworking Management

    Coworking Explained: What Is It And Why Should You Start?

    Coworking Explained: What Is It And Why Should You Start?

    The Most Important Coworking Perk Of 2023: Brain Breaks

    The Most Important Coworking Perk Of 2023: Brain Breaks

  • Marketing
    8 Reasons Why Sponsored Content Is Worth The Investment For Your Brand

    8 Reasons Why Sponsored Content Is Worth The Investment For Your Brand

    Instagram GenZ

    2023 Instagram Trends Reveal How To Market To Gen Z

    TrueView360 Interactive Virtual Tours

    TrueView360s Interactive Virtual Tours

    2023 Future Of Work Forecast: Focus Marketing On Values and Customer Experience, Not The Product

    2023 Future Of Work Forecast: Focus Marketing On Values and Customer Experience, Not The Product

    Want Your Coworking Newsletter to Actually Convert

    Want Your Coworking Newsletter to Actually Convert? Start by Keeping It Simple, Fun, and Consistent

    5 Pros Share How To Use Instagram To Grow Your Coworking Business

    5 Pros Share How To Use Instagram To Grow Your Coworking Business

    Want To Wow Coworking Members

    Want To “Wow” Coworking Members? It All Starts With (The Right) Insights

    6 Free, High-Quality Photo Sites To Level Up Your Marketing

    6 Free, High-Quality Photo Sites To Level Up Your Marketing

    The Creator Economy Is Dramatically Changing Marketing Practices, Here’s Why

    The Creator Economy Is Dramatically Changing Marketing Practices, Here’s Why

  • CRE
    75% Of Business Leaders Lack Data Needed For Crucial CRE Decisions

    75% Of Business Leaders Lack Data Needed For Crucial CRE Decisions

    Rapid Work Style Shifts Are Tanking Tax Revenues — Can City Planners Catch Up?

    Rapid Work Style Shifts Are Tanking Tax Revenues — Can City Planners Catch Up?

    San Francisco Skyline

    The Future of Commercial Real Estate in San Francisco Doesn’t Look Good

    3 Things CRE Players Must Do To Stay Relevant In 2023

    2023 Future Of Work Forecast: 3 Things CRE Players Must Do To Stay Relevant In 2023

    The Office Space Sector Is Projected To See A Strong Fourth Quarter In 2022

    The Office Space Sector Is Projected To See A Strong Fourth Quarter In 2022

    Meet Flex Space More Chaotic Cousin Gray Spaces

    Meet Flex Space’s More Chaotic Cousin: Gray Spaces

    The Future Of Our Offices And Our Planet Hinges On The Real Estate Industry Priorities

    The Future Of Our Offices — And Our Planet — Hinges On The Real Estate Industry’s Priorities

    JLL New Future Of Work Survey The Next Few Years Are Crucial For Commercial Real Estate (2)

    JLL’s New Future Of Work Survey: The Next Few Years Are Crucial For Commercial Real Estate

    What Is The Impact Of Hybrid Working On Space Optimization

    What Is The Impact Of Hybrid Working On Space Optimization?

  • Podcast
  • Subscribe
  • All Topics
    • Business
    • Biophilic Design
    • Career Growth
    • Coliving
    • Collaboration
    • Coworking
    • CRE
    • DE&I
    • Digital Nomads
    • Future of Work
    • Home Office
    • Human Resources (HR)
    • Hybrid Work
    • Investment
    • Leadership
    • Marketing
    • Mental Health
    • Mergers & Acquisitions
    • Office Furniture
    • Productivity
    • PropTech
    • Remote Work
    • Self-care
    • SMBs
    • Social Impact
    • Space-as-a-Service
    • Technology
    • Virtual Office
    • Work-life Balance
    • Workforce
    • Workplace Design
    • Workplace Wellness
  • News
  • Business
    The Million-Dollar Mistake Businesses In California Cannot Afford To Make: Compliance Deadline Approaching!

    The Million Dollar-Mistake Businesses In California Cannot Afford To Make: Compliance Deadline Approaching!

    How Africa’s Economy will Harness Digital Tech in the Future of Work

    How Africa’s Economy will Harness Digital Tech in the Future of Work

    Flexible Work and Investment in ESG are Driving Profitability for this Global Brand

    Flexible Work and Investment in ESG are Driving Profitability for this Global Brand

    Disney’s Imagination Has Failed

    Disney’s Imagination Has Failed

    Can COVID Booster Shots Save Your Business?

    Can COVID Booster Shots Save Your Business? 

    Three Culture-Building Steps To Create A World-Class Company

    Three Culture-Building Steps To Create A World-Class Company

    How To Manage Partnership Risks In The Future Of Work

    How To Manage Partnership Risks In The Future Of Work

    What It Takes To Be A Hybrid LeaderWhat It Takes To Be A Hybrid Leader

    Dr. Gleb Tsipursky CEO Of Disaster Avoidance Experts | What It Takes To Be A Hybrid Leader

    HR Leaders Share How New Salary Transparency Laws Have Changed Everything

    HR Leaders Share How New Salary Transparency Laws Have Changed Everything

    Trending Tags

    • Leadership
  • Work-life
    Build The Best Work Playlist: 8 Songs To Avoid And 10 To Blast

    Build The Best Work Playlist: 8 Songs To Avoid And 10 To Blast

    Escape The Lingering Cold In These 7 Countries Perfect For Remote Work

    Escape The Lingering Cold In These 7 Countries Perfect For Remote Work

    Say Goodbye Comfy Pants – 9 in 10 Companies Planning RTO This Year

    Say Goodbye Comfy Pants – 9 in 10 Companies Planning RTO This Year

    Remote Work Is Just E-Commerce Déjà Vu All Over Again

    Remote Work Is Just E-Commerce Déjà Vu All Over Again

    Four Days Is Enough

    Four Days Is Enough

    The CDC’s Vision For The Future Of Worker Health

    The CDC’s Vision For The Future Of Worker Health

    Will Influencers Be The New Recruiters In The Future Of Work?

    Will Influencers Be The New Recruiters In The Future Of Work?

    Office Party Etiquette Matters All Year

    Office Party Etiquette Matters All Year

    Fun Promises Won’t Get Your Employees Back To The Office

    Fun Promises Won’t Get Your Employees Back To The Office

  • Tech
    Paving the Way for the Future of the Workplace With the Metaverse

    Paving the Way for the Future of the Workplace With the Metaverse

    What You Need To Know About Web3 And Finding Great Developers

    What You Need To Know About Web3 And Finding Great Developers

    The Price Of Remote Work? Your Privacy

    The Price Of Remote Work? Your Privacy

    Should You Put Your Job On AI-Pilot Mode?

    Should You Put Your Job On AI-Pilot Mode?

    3 Steps To Build A Three-Dimensional Hybrid Workplace

    3 Steps To Build A Three-Dimensional Hybrid Workplace

    PETER MISCOVICH

    Peter Miscovich JLL Global Future Of Work Leader | The Hybrid Workplace Evolution: Unlocking The Future Of Work

    AI Is Transforming The Future Of Industrial Work

    AI Is Transforming The Future Of Industrial Work

    Reimagining Offices for Hybrid Work

    Reimagining Offices for Hybrid Work: Frameable.com CEO on the Future of Virtual Offices

    How AI Can Help The Humans Within Human Resources

    HR Professionals Are Burned Out. Can A.I. Help?

  • Design
    Living Buildings Are On The Way — The Future Office Will Breathe, Digest And Grow

    Living Buildings Are On The Way — The Future Office Will Breathe, Digest And Grow

    AI And the Next Generation of Workplace Architecture

    AI And the Next Generation of Workplace Architecture

    From Vacant to Vibrant: Activating Office Space at The Ground Plane

    From Vacant to Vibrant: Activating Office Space at The Ground Plane

    Ryan Anderson, Vice President of Global Research and Insights at Miller Knoll, explains the importance of getting the data to build a full picture of employee and company needs before designing the workspace — and how to do it.

    Unlocking Inclusive Design With Data: 6 Steps To Power Your Workplace

    The Powerful Impact Of Mood-boosting Office Designs

    The Powerful Impact Of Mood-boosting Office Designs

    What Can Workplace Design Practitioners Learn From Human Psychology?

    What Can Workplace Design Practitioners Learn From Human Psychology?

    Navigating The Complexity Of The Hybrid Workplace Design Process

    Navigating The Complexity Of The Hybrid Workplace Design Process

    The Gardens, 780 3rd Avenue, New York, NY 10017

    Coworking Spotlight: The Clearing in NYC Focuses on Hospitality

    The Secret Formula To Determine How (And How Often) Your Employees Should Work In The Office

    The Secret Formula To Determine How (And How Often) Your Employees Should Work In The Office

  • Workforce
    Worker Power and the Return to Office Battle

    Worker Power and the Return to Office Battle

    4 Ways To Financially Support Your Employees (Other Than Raises)

    4 Ways To Financially Support Your Employees (Other Than Raises)

    New Study Shows Managers Are Changing Their Minds About The Hybrid Work Model

    New Study Shows Managers Are Changing Their Minds About The Hybrid Work Model

    Data-based Strategies to Manage Talent, Workplace Experience

    Data-based Strategies To Manage Talent, Workplace Experience

    Meditation Apps: Workplace Fad Or The Key To A Happier Workforce?

    Meditation Apps: Workplace Fad Or The Key To A Happier Workforce?

    Culturally Diverse Workforces Require Bespoke Mental Health Support

    Culturally Diverse Workforces Require Bespoke Mental Health Support

    Dispelling the False Narrative About Working Two Remote Jobs

    Dispelling the False Narrative About Working Two Remote Jobs

    4 Challenges in Navigating Remote Work Layoffs

    4 Challenges in Navigating Remote Work Layoffs

    Level Up To Reduce Stress — How to Convince Your Boss Video Games Belong At Work

    Level Up To Reduce Stress — How to Convince Your Boss Video Games Belong At Work

  • Coworking
    Empower Collaboration: Effectively Decentralize Your Coworking Center In 6 Simple Steps

    Empower Collaboration: Effectively Decentralize Your Coworking Center In 6 Simple Steps

    3 Tech Tools Coming To Coworking Centers In The Future Of Work

    3 Tech Tools Coming To Coworking Centers In The Future Of Work

    Top 3 Global Coworking Hotspots

    Top 3 Global Coworking Hotspots

    Will The Cascade Of Bank Collapses Break The Coworking Industry?

    Will The Cascade Of Bank Collapses Break The Coworking Industry?

    5 Top Software Picks To Revolutionize Your Coworking Space Management In 2023

    5 Top Software Picks To Revolutionize Your Coworking Space Management In 2023

    Can WeWork Survive?

    Can WeWork Survive?

    Ambient Scenting Makes Sense For Coworking Management

    Ambient Scenting Makes Sense For Coworking Management

    Coworking Explained: What Is It And Why Should You Start?

    Coworking Explained: What Is It And Why Should You Start?

    The Most Important Coworking Perk Of 2023: Brain Breaks

    The Most Important Coworking Perk Of 2023: Brain Breaks

  • Marketing
    8 Reasons Why Sponsored Content Is Worth The Investment For Your Brand

    8 Reasons Why Sponsored Content Is Worth The Investment For Your Brand

    Instagram GenZ

    2023 Instagram Trends Reveal How To Market To Gen Z

    TrueView360 Interactive Virtual Tours

    TrueView360s Interactive Virtual Tours

    2023 Future Of Work Forecast: Focus Marketing On Values and Customer Experience, Not The Product

    2023 Future Of Work Forecast: Focus Marketing On Values and Customer Experience, Not The Product

    Want Your Coworking Newsletter to Actually Convert

    Want Your Coworking Newsletter to Actually Convert? Start by Keeping It Simple, Fun, and Consistent

    5 Pros Share How To Use Instagram To Grow Your Coworking Business

    5 Pros Share How To Use Instagram To Grow Your Coworking Business

    Want To Wow Coworking Members

    Want To “Wow” Coworking Members? It All Starts With (The Right) Insights

    6 Free, High-Quality Photo Sites To Level Up Your Marketing

    6 Free, High-Quality Photo Sites To Level Up Your Marketing

    The Creator Economy Is Dramatically Changing Marketing Practices, Here’s Why

    The Creator Economy Is Dramatically Changing Marketing Practices, Here’s Why

  • CRE
    75% Of Business Leaders Lack Data Needed For Crucial CRE Decisions

    75% Of Business Leaders Lack Data Needed For Crucial CRE Decisions

    Rapid Work Style Shifts Are Tanking Tax Revenues — Can City Planners Catch Up?

    Rapid Work Style Shifts Are Tanking Tax Revenues — Can City Planners Catch Up?

    San Francisco Skyline

    The Future of Commercial Real Estate in San Francisco Doesn’t Look Good

    3 Things CRE Players Must Do To Stay Relevant In 2023

    2023 Future Of Work Forecast: 3 Things CRE Players Must Do To Stay Relevant In 2023

    The Office Space Sector Is Projected To See A Strong Fourth Quarter In 2022

    The Office Space Sector Is Projected To See A Strong Fourth Quarter In 2022

    Meet Flex Space More Chaotic Cousin Gray Spaces

    Meet Flex Space’s More Chaotic Cousin: Gray Spaces

    The Future Of Our Offices And Our Planet Hinges On The Real Estate Industry Priorities

    The Future Of Our Offices — And Our Planet — Hinges On The Real Estate Industry’s Priorities

    JLL New Future Of Work Survey The Next Few Years Are Crucial For Commercial Real Estate (2)

    JLL’s New Future Of Work Survey: The Next Few Years Are Crucial For Commercial Real Estate

    What Is The Impact Of Hybrid Working On Space Optimization

    What Is The Impact Of Hybrid Working On Space Optimization?

  • Podcast
  • Subscribe
No Result
View All Result
Allwork.Space
No Result
View All Result
  • News
  • Business
  • Work-life
  • Tech
  • Design
  • Workforce
  • Coworking
  • Marketing
  • CRE
  • Podcast
  • Subscribe
Nexudus Ad
Home Workforce

Outdated And Insufficient – Is Education Failing Our Future Workforce?

Education is still predominantly based on a ‘factory’ model of teaching and learning. In today’s digital age, this system is limiting the potential of individual learners to cope with the future of work.

bySheya Michaelides
November 22, 2021
in Workforce
Reading Time: 9 mins read
A A
Is Education Failing Our Future Workforce
Share on FacebookShare on TwitterShare to Network
OfficerRnD_ Flex Startup Program_Image_Leaderboard_AllWork_728x90
  • The current education system is not adequately preparing students to join the workforce.  
  • Education needs to respond to the technological, economic, and cultural shifts that are occurring at an ever-increasing pace.  
  • A report found a 722% rise in sole proprietors in the US between the years 2000 and 2017.  The number of freelancers is expected to continue to rise in the coming years, which is why teaching young people to simply take instruction and memorize information will not suffice if they are one day set to become their own boss.   

Education is still predominantly based on a ‘factory’ model of teaching and learning.  This method of educating the masses was sufficient during the Industrial era when a large base of factory workers was needed; however, in the age of automation and rapid technological change, this system can limit the potential of individual learners to cope with the future of work. 

One main issue is that most schools and colleges continue to respond to past and current work conditions and practices as opposed to predicting the future of work.   


This is in no way adequately preparing future workforces to readily adjust to procedural, organizational or cultural changes.  

Advertise on Allwork.Space 2023

Outdated from preschool to college 

According to a Mckinsey and Company report  on the future of work, less well-educated workers are most likely to be displaced by automation as roles such as data entry operators, cashiers, telemarketers, and customer service representatives become obsolete (by 2030).  

Schools therefore need to ensure that when young people leave education, they have the required IT skills for the type of jobs that will exist in the near future.  

The current skills gap indicates that the education system is not close to meeting the demands of the workplace at present, let alone the future. The closing of this gap is imperative as more Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics (STEAM)* roles take over from traditional administrative and customer service jobs.  

Last year the World Economic Forum (WEF) published a report by the Britannica Group (April 2020) stating how education was no longer fit for purpose due to its focus on IQ and the ability of learners to memorize information.  

There is an expectation that these skills will become redundant as Artificial Intelligence (AI) and automation become more dominant in the workplace.  

Education needs to respond to the technological, economic, and cultural shifts that are occurring at an ever-increasing pace. The best model would be one that prepares young people to thrive in jobs that are not yet in existence.  

We keep hearing that there is no longer such a thing as a ‘job for life.’ The next generation of employees therefore needs to be highly adaptable and ready to reimagine their role in the workplace.  

So, what are the main aspects of teaching that educators should focus on?  

Young people need to be equipped with open-ended skills such as critical thinking, collaborative expertise, and creative initiative that will help them to keep up with future work trends.  However, before these skills can be taught in any meaningful way, education needs to be accessible to all.  

One alarming issue that the coronavirus pandemic highlighted was that too many children are still not receiving access to an adequate education. This was evident not only in less economically developed nations but also in so-called developed nations.  

There is a lack of equity in too many countries when it comes to providing a high standard of education. This could be down to a lack of resources at home, poor funding of schools, or simply children not attending (according to the World Economic Forum that number was 72 million children of elementary school age in 2020). 

Children need a model of teaching that focuses on the development of technological abilities in addition to social, emotional, and communication skills. The core subjects of science, maths, and languages still hold much relevance but it is how these subjects are taught that will enable learners to meet future work challenges. 

A recent Quickbooks Report found a 722% rise in sole proprietors in the US between the years 2000 and 2017. There were 44 million self-employed in any given week in the US in 2019, whilst the number of self-employed globally is also on a steep upward trajectory (currently an estimated 400 million worldwide).   

Many more people will have no choice but to become self-employed in the future – teaching young people to simply take instruction and memorize information will not suffice if they are one day set to become their own boss.  

Teaching resilience, optimal thinking, and learning-agility (being able to apply learning, learn from mistakes and relearn) are considered to be the three big learning trends for the future. 

Resilience will help future generations to navigate the changes that will come their way and prevent challenges from becoming obstacles to their future work success. Creative thinking is a skill that we rarely see taught in schools yet it is vital to the development of emotional intelligence and critical analysis.

The top ten skills that schools and colleges should be teaching 

Top 10 skills (1)Are any countries getting it right? 

Finland is a great example of a country that appears to be ahead of the curve. The WEF states that Finland currently has one of the best education systems in the world. Most importantly, education is a constitutional right for all citizens. Schooling and a college education (university) are free and adult education is heavily subsidized.   

Children start formal education at the age of seven, allowing more emphasis on creative learning in the early years. After school, young people have a choice of taking a vocational route or undertaking an apprenticeship route. This has been successful – 90% of school leavers take one of the two routes before seeking employment.  

Finnish schools determine the knowledge and skills needed to prepare students for the constant changes of society such as – thinking and learning competences; intercultural interaction skillsand expressing personal views; language ability; self-care proficiency and daily life management. These are all abilities vital to future work-life success and in line with the top ten skills mentioned previously. 

Companies hiring people without degrees 

According to an article published by career experts Glassdoor (January 10, 2020) there are increasingly more companies in America offering well-paying roles to jobseekers whose highest level of educational attainment is a high-school diploma.  

Although academic qualifications are still an important consideration; not having them is no longer a barrier to gaining employment with some of the most forward-thinking companies around.  No longer does owning a degree automatically send job candidates to the top of the list; a strong work ethic, skills, experience, and sheer determination are equally important (if not more so).

Which companies are hiring without degrees?  

  • Google (US)  
  • Ernst and Young (UK only) 
  • Penguin Random House (US & UK) 
  • Costco Wholesale (US) 
  • Wholefoods (US) 
  • Hilton (US) 
  • Publix (US) 
  • Apple (US) 
  • Starbucks (US & Ireland) 
  • Nordstrom (US) 
  • Home Depot (US) 
  • IBM (US) 
  • Bank of America (US) 
  • Chipotle (US) 
  • Lowes (US) 

In addition to companies hiring people without degrees, there are also some technology companies who will provide free training with the guarantee of a job. Some top Tech companies in London have offered this incentive  through a free programming school.  

Londoners can now apply for a free two-year coding school that comes complete with the guarantee of a job at a top tech firm after graduation. New initiative 01 Founders has launched a brand of school it plans to roll out around the UK by 2030, training up 100,000 Britons into sought-after software engineers. 

The Takeaway 

An education is meant to provide varied abilities, knowledge and skills for learners to build a platform on which many different job preparations can be added.  

Most education systems are still ill equipped to achieve that aim, rendering school leavers inadequately prepared to meet the challenges ahead.  Emphasis needs to be on individualized learning, STEAM subjects, and the development of high-level IT skills.   

The teaching of reading and writing should never be undermined but the need to teach young people the skills of creative thinking, collaborative working, and critical analysis needs to be recognized – and fast!  

Young people need to be empowered to imagine the future they desire and then decide how they can play a role in designing that future. Without the tools of empowerment, the future of work may be a little less bright. [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]

Tags: BusinessFUTURE OF WORK®Workforce
Sheya Michaelides

Sheya Michaelides

Sheya is a freelance writer and part-time Psychology Masters student based in London, England. With a bachelor’s degree in organizational psychology and industrial sociology, Sheya has a diverse working background in both the voluntary and private sectors, with a focus on issues of race, diversity, and equality.

No Result
View All Result

How will work change in 2023?

Subscribe today to know what's changing tomorrow.

* indicates required
100% FREE. You can unsubscribe or manage your preferences at any time.
OfficerRnD_ Flex Startup Program_Illustration_Square_AllWork_300х250
2023 Media Kit Allwork.Space
Grammarly Advertisement
UltraSoft June

Latest News

Electronic Arts (EA) cuts 6% of its workforce

Electronic Arts (EA) Cuts 6% Of Its Workforce

March 30, 2023
Spain And The UK Make Pension Decisions

Spain And The UK Make Pension Decisions

March 30, 2023
German employers start arbitration, halting strike

German Employers Start Arbitration, Halting Strike

March 30, 2023
SF Mayor Wants To Make Office-To-Housing Conversion Easier

SF Mayor Wants To Make Office-To-Housing Conversion Easier

March 29, 2023
Japan makes plan for “new capitalism”

Japan Makes Plan For “New Capitalism”

March 29, 2023
Germany will tackle labor shortage with new immigration plan

Germany Will Tackle Labor Shortage With New Immigration Plan

March 29, 2023
The Meeting Room Of The Future

News and Features

Business

Tech

Marketing

Design

Work-life

CRE

Coworking

Workforce

Daily Digest

Podcast

Resources

Marketplace

Events

Press Releases

FlexSpace, Coworking
and Office Space

Los Angeles

New York

Chicago

Washington, D.C.

Houston

Dallas

Miami

San Francisco

Atlanta

Philadelphia

Seattle

Austin

Company

About Us

Submit to Allwork.Space

Contact

Advertise

FlexSpace

Terms Of Use

FlexSpace FAQs

Privacy Policy

Connect with Allwork.Space

Twitter

Linkedin

Facebook

Instagram

YouTube

Apple Podcasts

Spotify

Google Podcasts

©2023 Allwork.Space  l  Exploring the FUTURE OF WORK® since 2003.

No Result
View All Result
  • News
  • Podcasts
  • Events
  • Resources
  • Marketplace
  • Business Directory
  • Subscribe
  • Advertise
  • Find Space
  • About Us
  • Submit to Allwork.Space

Welcome Back!

Login to your account below

Forgotten Password?

Retrieve your password

Please enter your username or email address to reset your password.

Log In
This website uses cookies. By continuing to use this website you are giving consent to cookies being used. Visit our Privacy and Cookie Policy.
-
00:00
00:00

Queue

Update Required Flash plugin
-
00:00
00:00