Sub-Theme 6

From Education to Employment: Practical Strategies for Workforce Readiness

Aligning education with workforce demands is becoming increasingly urgent. Practical, scalable solutions are needed to bridge education-to-employment pathways, ensuring learners acquire the right skills for emerging job markets.
 

AI is being explored as a tool for improving vocational education, apprenticeship models, and competency-based learning. Public-private partnerships (PPPs) are driving collaboration between industry and education providers to ensure training aligns with sector-specific needs.
 

Micro-credentials are gaining prominence, offering alternative pathways to traditional degrees. Participants seek practical strategies for how institutions are embedding flexible learning models into vocational training and professional development to improve employability outcomes.