Our Call to Action for the Future of Work

#1. Training educators on Future of Work Trends and incorporating future-ready skills into the curriculum

Teach For All’s Future of Work resources that are designed to help educators prepare students for rapidly evolving job markets by fostering essential skills, mindsets and competencies

Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the classroom: Nurturing awareness and career exploration: https://learning.teachforall.org/profile/artificial-intelligence-ai-in-classroom-nurturing-awareness-and-career-exploration

#3. Universities to deliver pre-work readiness student programmes

University practices to focus on career-readiness and upskilling towards future career pathways, naturally expanding partnerships and encouraging more workplace-applicable research and be more holistic.

BCG’s recommendation for shift in practices by universities to promote employability (2023)

#2. Explore career-focused schooling modules in Malaysian context and continue advocating for vocational pathway recognition

In Nottingham University Academy of Science & Technology (NUAST), career programs starts as early as Year 7, allowing students to interact with employers, speakers and universities to explore career options. Industry and policymakers should work together to develop specialist schools that are linked to industries which focus on career skills development.

#4. Increase opportunities for volunteering and internships as part of schooling through partnerships

In 2023, Project ID through EduKerjaya partnered with JPN Selangor to host 80 Form 4 students, where they upskilled themselves in career exploration, joined internships and visited diverse workplaces