In an increasingly globalised and rapidly changing world:
What are the skills, aptitudes and knowledge needed for the future?
How can parents prepare their children to be ‘fit for the future’?
What are the skills, aptitudes and knowledge needed for the future?
How can parents prepare their children to be ‘fit for the future’?
LATEST REPORT FROM FYA:
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Preparing young people for the new work reality
Following the journeys of 14,000 young people over a decade, the New Work Reality report reveals the factors that accelerate the transition to full-time work, including the skills, mindset and confidence young people need to navigate our changed world of work. READ MORE: The New Work Reality
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The New Work Mindset
7 new job clusters to help young people navigate new work order "Some studies have estimated that Australians will make 17 changes in employers across 5 different careers. This might seem like a bewildering choice for a young person starting their career, but actually many of these jobs are related in the sense that they involve similar skills, day-today tasks and work environments. These occupations can actually be grouped into just 7 ‘clusters of work'" READ MORE: THE NEW WORK MINDSET When a young person trains or works 1 job they acquire skills that will help them get 13 other jobs "Not all jobs require the acquisition of an entirely new skill set; instead, the skill sets of many jobs are ‘portable’ to other jobs. In fact, on average, when a person trains or works in 1 job, they acquire skills for 13 other jobs.10 This is because, for many jobs, employers demand very similar skills. READ MORE: 7 new job clusters to help young people navigate the new work order 6 Skill Sets that Help Kids SucceedChildren need more than a penchant for learning to succeed at school. There are a number of skill sets that contribute to children’s success over the long-term. They are skills that we neglect if we narrow our focus on numeracy, literacy, performing arts and other academic skill sets. Read More
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Youth in the NewsGen Z Graduates Into A New World Of Work, Here Is Why You Should Care
Forbes, May 27, 2018 Generation Z, the leading edge of young people born after 1997, are now 21 years old. Many of them are graduating from college and listening to the well wishes and advice of graduation speakers. After the microphones are silenced and the last diploma is awarded, Gen Z will enter the workforce. Read More Generation Z: Changing the World
SMH, April 28, 2018 Raised in an age of uncertainty, with technology as familiar as mother’s milk, post-Millennials are proving potent advocates for change, outstripping the generation before them politically despite only just reaching voting age. Read More Move over millennials, for savvier, healthier Generation Z
New York Times, April 14, 2018 The first truly digital natives are conscientious, ambitious, and over-anxious Read More |
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Developing the Workforce for a Digital Future:
Addressing critical issues and planning for action Ai Group
Future Frontiers Analytical Report: The Future of Work in Australia
Centre for Workplace Leadership, the University of Melbourne "Despite a technological paradigm shift, more jobs are currently being transformed than destroyed
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