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11/21/24, 11:24 AM PRESSR: Knowledge Summit 2024 discusses mechanisms for preparing upcoming generations — TradingView News
CLICKS; and Jane 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

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