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Mann, Managing Director of Partnership for Education, Cambridge International
College. The session, which was moderated by Zaher Srour, Head of Partnerships –
MEA, Coursera, highlighted the need for post-secondary education to adopt
innovative educational models that respond to the rapid changes in the global labor
market. It stressed the importance of encouraging innovation in curriculum design
and investing in technology to enable young people to achieve their career
aspirations.

Meanwhile, Mann highlighted the importance of focusing on practical skills that
students can benefit from in various fields, referring to what is now known as
‘green skills’. She explained that these skills include problem-solving, research, and
effective decision-making, which enhance individuals’ readiness for the fast-
evolving labor market.
Furthermore, Mann stressed that the basic skill that must be enhanced is ‘how to
learn’ itself, as a student cannot succeed without having the ability to engage in a
sustainable learning journey. Developing these skills requires comprehensive
government support and the use of knowledge channels to bridge the gaps in the
educational process. Mann also pointed out that teachers need to acquire new skills
and adopt modern teaching methods to align with current developments, creating a
more comprehensive educational experience for future generations.
For her part, Dr. Jamali discussed the major transformations taking place in the
labor market, pointing out that six million new jobs are expected to be created over
the next decade, while 40 percent of the workforce will witness radical changes in
the skills required over the next four years. She emphasized that many of these
jobs do not yet exist, requiring educational institutions to prepare students to meet
unprecedented challenges.
Dr. Jamali explained that the AI revolution has redefined traditional digital skills,
expanding their scope to include adapting to AI systems, analyzing big data, and
solving complex technical problems. She called on universities to develop
innovative curricula that equip students with the tools and knowledge needed to
enter the labor market confidently and effectively.
Dr. Hadj-Hamou stressed that education is going through a critical transformation
phase, which requires redesigning teaching programs to become more compatible
with the requirements of the accelerating labor market, and that universities bear a
great responsibility in preparing new graduates with skills that enable them to enter
the labor market and compete in it. She stressed the importance of innovation in
teaching methods, pointing to the need to introduce modern educational tools such
as simulations, video clips, and experiential learning, which enhance the learning
experience and make it more relevant to practical reality.
Dr. Hadj-Hamou also underscored the role of technological innovation in creating
personalized educational programs that empower individuals to achieve their
professional goals. She emphasized that flexible and integrated education is vital to
meeting the aspirations of future generations and urged academic institutions to
integrate new initiatives into curricula to keep pace with labor market dynamics.

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