Are university institutions able to equip young people with the necessary skills to access the world of work? The answer, if you examine it carefully, reveals a non-trivial articulation. In the past, universities were exclusively concerned with research and teaching. However, in recent years this perspective has expanded significantly. In fact, today in students’ studies there is a period of compulsory educational practice, often also paid.
An accommodation service was created to facilitate meetings between students and companies. It offers the opportunity to acquire cross-cutting skills through additional courses.. The emphasis on foreign language learning has increased, including through the introduction of master’s courses taught entirely in English. Pure utopia from ten years ago.
Now it is a recognized need: to bring higher education in line with the needs of the labor market, to look to the future with a pragmatic approach.. However, a question of significant importance remains: lack of talent. This phenomenon materializes in the growing challenge that companies face in finding qualified candidates to join their workforce as There is an increasingly clear gap between the technical skills required by employers and those graduates actually possess..
The serious potential consequences of such inequality for employment worldwide require careful consideration of solutions to this dilemma., starting with an in-depth reflection on the role of Italian universities. The mentioned innovations in the academic field undoubtedly represent a revolution that can significantly contribute to solving this problem.
However, these tools need to be strengthened.. In particular, it is necessary to increase investment in the creation special courses offered directly by academic institutions, to issue certificates of skills needed in the labor market. These courses must include learning skills such as the use of statistical software (R/Stata), Advanced Excel, computer programming courses (Python/C+/Java).
It is also important to emphasize that universities cannot absolutely guarantee success.. They can certainly enrich the range of courses and projects offered, but it is up to each student to take advantage of the opportunities offered through dedication of time and interest. To sum up, I would advise all young people of my generation to first develop their curiosity and passion for learning and dedicate time to acquiring additional skills beyond the basic training offered by university. Indeed, those who invest in education today will reap the rewards of their efforts in the world of work later..
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