From Classroom to Career: Are We Preparing Students for What Comes Next?
Across the world, school and university leaders are grappling with a shared challenge, asking how to prepare young people for a world of work that is in constant flux.
The shift is not just technological. It is structural and cultural. The career paths that once felt stable are being reshaped by automation, globalisation and evolving social expectations. In this context, it is not surprising that many graduates feel unprepared, and many employers feel underserved. The disconnect is no longer just about skills. It is about mindset, confidence and readiness for a future that refuses to stand still.
Traditional education models, for all their strengths, were not designed to develop adaptability, self-awareness or resilience at scale. Nor were they built to help students explore questions of purpose, values or fit, all of which are now central to success in both career and life. We are increasingly seeing schools and universities revisit their role in this transition, not just in academic preparation but in helping students build the human skills they need to navigate uncertainty with confidence.
Some of the most forward-thinking schools are already reimagining how career and university guidance is delivered. Leaders like Dr Jeffrey Neill at Graded, Augusto Neto at St Paul’s and Nayantara Handa at the British School of New Delhi are helping students prepare for the real world with greater clarity and confidence, embedding career readiness in ways that respond to the changing demands of life beyond school.
If this is a conversation you are having in your school, their reflections offer both insight and inspiration. You can download the full piece here to see how they are approaching this work in practice.
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