home.social

#employability — Public Fediverse posts

Live and recent posts from across the Fediverse tagged #employability, aggregated by home.social.

  1. What impact is the AI crisis having on public perception of a degree’s value?

    These findings from the British Social Attitudes survey are sobering:

    • 34% believe a university education ‘just isn’t worth the time and money it usually takes’, up from 14% in 2005  
    • 39% of those without a degree think this, compared with 27% of graduates  
    • 36% believe people who go to university end up being a lot better off financially, down from 50% in 2005

    Unfortunately the ‘value for money’ question isn’t asked each year so we can’t do an immediate comparison with previous years. There are clearly many other factors in play here which we need to take seriously. But I think it’s plausible that the diffusion of AI is playing a role in accelerating this trend. A co-author of the recent report explicitly suggests this might be the case:

    “Universities are not just education institutions; they are engines of social mobility and economic growth – and play a vital role in defining Britain’s cultural role on the world stage,” he told The Independent.

    “They are also under immense financial pressure, and it appears recent debates about the fairness of student loan repayment systems and the role of AI on the job market have filtered through to people’s views about the value of a degree. If public confidence continues to fall, we risk seeing the financial situation become even worse.”

    The report concludes that “while a university education has been seen as a traditional route to good job prospects and a more financially secure future, the public appears to be becoming less convinced that this promise is being fulfilled.”

    There’s a potent coalition here between ‘value for money’, culture war attacks on higher education and austerity economics which could condense into something like a workable majority. In this context it’s crucial that universities are actively contributing to demonstrating ‘value for money’ (in the sense of employability and graduate outcomes) including how employer perceive the degree.

    #britishSocialAttitudes #employability #graduateOutcomes #higherEducation #universities
  2. What impact is the AI crisis having on public perception of a degree’s value?

    These findings from the British Social Attitudes survey are sobering:

    • 34% believe a university education ‘just isn’t worth the time and money it usually takes’, up from 14% in 2005  
    • 39% of those without a degree think this, compared with 27% of graduates  
    • 36% believe people who go to university end up being a lot better off financially, down from 50% in 2005

    Unfortunately the ‘value for money’ question isn’t asked each year so we can’t do an immediate comparison with previous years. There are clearly many other factors in play here which we need to take seriously. But I think it’s plausible that the diffusion of AI is playing a role in accelerating this trend. A co-author of the recent report explicitly suggests this might be the case:

    “Universities are not just education institutions; they are engines of social mobility and economic growth – and play a vital role in defining Britain’s cultural role on the world stage,” he told The Independent.

    “They are also under immense financial pressure, and it appears recent debates about the fairness of student loan repayment systems and the role of AI on the job market have filtered through to people’s views about the value of a degree. If public confidence continues to fall, we risk seeing the financial situation become even worse.”

    The report concludes that “while a university education has been seen as a traditional route to good job prospects and a more financially secure future, the public appears to be becoming less convinced that this promise is being fulfilled.”

    There’s a potent coalition here between ‘value for money’, culture war attacks on higher education and austerity economics which could condense into something like a workable majority. In this context it’s crucial that universities are actively contributing to demonstrating ‘value for money’ (in the sense of employability and graduate outcomes) including how employer perceive the degree.

    #britishSocialAttitudes #employability #graduateOutcomes #higherEducation #universities
  3. What impact is the AI crisis having on public perception of a degree’s value?

    These findings from the British Social Attitudes survey are sobering:

    • 34% believe a university education ‘just isn’t worth the time and money it usually takes’, up from 14% in 2005  
    • 39% of those without a degree think this, compared with 27% of graduates  
    • 36% believe people who go to university end up being a lot better off financially, down from 50% in 2005

    Unfortunately the ‘value for money’ question isn’t asked each year so we can’t do an immediate comparison with previous years. There are clearly many other factors in play here which we need to take seriously. But I think it’s plausible that the diffusion of AI is playing a role in accelerating this trend. A co-author of the recent report explicitly suggests this might be the case:

    “Universities are not just education institutions; they are engines of social mobility and economic growth – and play a vital role in defining Britain’s cultural role on the world stage,” he told The Independent.

    “They are also under immense financial pressure, and it appears recent debates about the fairness of student loan repayment systems and the role of AI on the job market have filtered through to people’s views about the value of a degree. If public confidence continues to fall, we risk seeing the financial situation become even worse.”

    The report concludes that “while a university education has been seen as a traditional route to good job prospects and a more financially secure future, the public appears to be becoming less convinced that this promise is being fulfilled.”

    There’s a potent coalition here between ‘value for money’, culture war attacks on higher education and austerity economics which could condense into something like a workable majority. In this context it’s crucial that universities are actively contributing to demonstrating ‘value for money’ (in the sense of employability and graduate outcomes) including how employer perceive the degree.

    #britishSocialAttitudes #employability #graduateOutcomes #higherEducation #universities
  4. What impact is the AI crisis having on public perception of a degree’s value?

    These findings from the British Social Attitudes survey are sobering:

    • 34% believe a university education ‘just isn’t worth the time and money it usually takes’, up from 14% in 2005  
    • 39% of those without a degree think this, compared with 27% of graduates  
    • 36% believe people who go to university end up being a lot better off financially, down from 50% in 2005

    Unfortunately the ‘value for money’ question isn’t asked each year so we can’t do an immediate comparison with previous years. There are clearly many other factors in play here which we need to take seriously. But I think it’s plausible that the diffusion of AI is playing a role in accelerating this trend. A co-author of the recent report explicitly suggests this might be the case:

    “Universities are not just education institutions; they are engines of social mobility and economic growth – and play a vital role in defining Britain’s cultural role on the world stage,” he told The Independent.

    “They are also under immense financial pressure, and it appears recent debates about the fairness of student loan repayment systems and the role of AI on the job market have filtered through to people’s views about the value of a degree. If public confidence continues to fall, we risk seeing the financial situation become even worse.”

    The report concludes that “while a university education has been seen as a traditional route to good job prospects and a more financially secure future, the public appears to be becoming less convinced that this promise is being fulfilled.”

    There’s a potent coalition here between ‘value for money’, culture war attacks on higher education and austerity economics which could condense into something like a workable majority. In this context it’s crucial that universities are actively contributing to demonstrating ‘value for money’ (in the sense of employability and graduate outcomes) including how employer perceive the degree.

    #britishSocialAttitudes #employability #graduateOutcomes #higherEducation #universities
  5. Terna Skills | Empowering Through Skill Development
    Terna Skills, an initiative by Terna Public Charitable Trust, focuses on building job-ready skills and enhancing employability. Through practical training and career-oriented programs, we aim to empower youth, support livelihoods, and create sustainable social impact.

    #TernaSkills #TernaPublicCharitableTrust #SkillDevelopment #Employability #YouthEmpowerment #VocationalTraining #SocialImpact #NGOIndia

  6. Education teaches concepts. Employers hire competence. Careerelephant focuses on experiential learning so people build practical capability, not just academic knowledge.
    #careerelephant #openlearning #careergrowth #futureofwork #jobskills #workbasedlearning #employability

  7. 👉 Most graduates focus on certificates. Employers focus on skills. Bridging this gap requires practical exposure and role-based learning.
    What skills do you think freshers lack the most today?

    #CareerDevelopment #Employability #SkillTraining #Freshers #youth @brianb @researchbuzz_firehose #TuneTuesday #mondayMotivation

  8. I’m pleased to share two papers published in the PCF11 Innovative #Open Education proceedings. The work explores graduate resilience, #employability, lifelong learning and #microcredentials, highlighting how policy, institutional practice and collaboration can support more adaptable education systems. Grateful to my co-authors and the PCF11 community. Read more: hdl.handle.net/11599/6064

  9. I’m pleased to share two papers published in the PCF11 Innovative #Open Education proceedings. The work explores graduate resilience, #employability, lifelong learning and #microcredentials, highlighting how policy, institutional practice and collaboration can support more adaptable education systems. Grateful to my co-authors and the PCF11 community. Read more: hdl.handle.net/11599/6064

  10. I’m pleased to share two papers published in the PCF11 Innovative #Open Education proceedings. The work explores graduate resilience, #employability, lifelong learning and #microcredentials, highlighting how policy, institutional practice and collaboration can support more adaptable education systems. Grateful to my co-authors and the PCF11 community. Read more: hdl.handle.net/11599/6064

  11. I’m pleased to share two papers published in the PCF11 Innovative #Open Education proceedings. The work explores graduate resilience, #employability, lifelong learning and #microcredentials, highlighting how policy, institutional practice and collaboration can support more adaptable education systems. Grateful to my co-authors and the PCF11 community. Read more: hdl.handle.net/11599/6064

  12. I’m pleased to share two papers published in the PCF11 Innovative #Open Education proceedings. The work explores graduate resilience, #employability, lifelong learning and #microcredentials, highlighting how policy, institutional practice and collaboration can support more adaptable education systems. Grateful to my co-authors and the PCF11 community. Read more: hdl.handle.net/11599/6064

  13. Report highlights economic gaps between Republic and the north – The Irish News

    The Republic’s higher employment rates, longer life expectancy and faster growing population compared to the north have been…
    #NewsBeep #News #Economy #Business #economicgrowth #employability #UK #UnitedKingdom
    newsbeep.com/uk/304287/

  14. Over 40% of India’s IT and gig workforce now uses AI tools, according to the India Skills Report 2026. Employability has risen to 56%, with Tier-2 cities like Kochi, Lucknow, and Chandigarh emerging as strong hubs for skilled talent. english.mathrubhumi.com/techno #AIWorkforce #IndiaSkillsReport #Kochi #AITools #Employability

  15. Over 40% of India’s IT and gig workforce now uses AI tools, according to the India Skills Report 2026. Employability has risen to 56%, with Tier-2 cities like Kochi, Lucknow, and Chandigarh emerging as strong hubs for skilled talent. english.mathrubhumi.com/techno #AIWorkforce #IndiaSkillsReport #Kochi #AITools #Employability

  16. Over 40% of India’s IT and gig workforce now uses AI tools, according to the India Skills Report 2026. Employability has risen to 56%, with Tier-2 cities like Kochi, Lucknow, and Chandigarh emerging as strong hubs for skilled talent. english.mathrubhumi.com/techno #AIWorkforce #IndiaSkillsReport #Kochi #AITools #Employability

  17. 'Perceived employability among master’s students in Hong Kong' - an article in the 'Emerald: Quality Education for All' collection on #ScienceOpen:

    🔗 scienceopen.com/document?vid=5

    #SDG4 #Education #Employability

  18. 'Perceived employability among master’s students in Hong Kong' - an article in the 'Emerald: Quality Education for All' collection on #ScienceOpen:

    🔗 scienceopen.com/document?vid=5

    #SDG4 #Education #Employability

  19. 'Perceived employability among master’s students in Hong Kong' - an article in the 'Emerald: Quality Education for All' collection on #ScienceOpen:

    🔗 scienceopen.com/document?vid=5

    #SDG4 #Education #Employability