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PREPARING CHILDREN FOR THE UNKNOWN
FUTURE: 21ST CENTURY SKILLS
As the world changes technologically and culturally, new-age jobs and industries require us to take the
initiative to lead with 21st century skills.
For the past few generations, we have seen large shifts in education
opportunities and the labour market. Back in the day, it was all
right for baby boomers to enter the workforce as a high school
dropout and still be able to find a job. As long as they knew the
trade, managed to follow directions, were willing to work hard
and could get along with others, they were rewarded with a salary
and a relatively secure life. For children born today, low-skilled
applicants need not apply is the phrase that literally sums up their
employment future. Moreover, the majority of low-wage jobs are
now filled by immigrants or have moved overseas.
Learning How to Learn
As the world changes technologically and culturally, new-age jobs
and industries require us to take the initiative to lead and be more
flexible. While giving a speech about literacy and education in a
21st century economy, President Barack Obama notably said:
“
These new jobs are about what you
know and how fast you can learn what you
don’t know. They require innovative thinking,
detailed comprehension, and superior
communication … I believe that if we want to
give our children the best possible chance in life;
we want to open doors of opportunity while
they’re young and teach them the skills they’ll
need to succeed later on, …”
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