Bridging the skills gap: Preparing international students for their future careers

from ICEF Podcast · host Martijn van de Veen, Craig Riggs, scott cederbaum, andy hockley, coursera, eduworld

ICEF Podcast episode format1) News & developments 2) Main Topic - Keys to the market 1) News & developments • A discussion of some noteworthy industry news and developments as published on ICEF MonitorMeasuring the massive vocational training opportunity in developing economiesAI tools help to smooth student housing search but supply crunch remains2) Main topic • "Bridging the skills gap: Preparing international students for their future careers"Main topic sponsor: ICEF Digital 3) Keys to the market • TunisiaKeys to the Market sponsor: Eduworld, premium student recruitment agency for global Educational opportunities.Speakers Scott CederbaumHead of Degree MarketingCourseraAndy HockleyAcademic DirectorBell Teacher AcademyCambridge University Press & AssessmentCraig RiggsEditor in ChiefICEF MonitorMartijn van de Veen (Moderator)Chief Business Development OfficerICEF

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Main topic: "Bridging the skills gap: Preparing international students for their future careers" In a world that is faced with rapidly evolving technologies and innovations, it is crucial for education providers to equip their international students with the skills demanded by their future employers. In the main topic of this month’s ICEF podcast, we will discuss the so-called ‘skills gap’, with data, statistics and examples, and shed light on various options for education providers and student recruitment professionals, to help their students bridge this skills gap and enhance their employability and career opportunities. Think of micro-credentials, interdisciplinary programs, internships, and experiential learning as tools for students to gain practical experiences that prepare them for the workforce.

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