The new basics: Big data reveals the skills young people need for the New Work Order
This report is part of FYA's series the 'New Work Order'. The report defines enterprise skills and technical skills. Figures indicate that the demand for enterprise skills is on the rise. The report discusses implications for educators and education systems.
Additional details
Year band(s) | Foundation, 1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 7-8, 9-10 |
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Content type | Article or research |
Format | Document |
Core and overarching concepts | Data interpretation |
Keywords | Enterprise skills, Careers, Teaching methods, Rethinking, Labour market, Occupations, Digital literacy, Problem solving |
Organisation | Foundation for Young Australians (FYA) |
Copyright | 2016 The Foundation for Young Australians. Creative Commons BY-NC-ND 3.0 AU. |
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