Job-Ready vs. Future-Ready? Why Universities Should Strive for Both

I’ve always believed that the primary goal should be to nurture those durable thinking capabilities. At the same time, I’d add that this should not come entirely at the expense of skills that help graduates transition smoothly into the workforce. After all, students want—and need—both: to be society-ready and job-ready.

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Charles Sturt University Research Output (CRO)
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2025-08-20
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Higher Education and Employability
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Job-Ready vs. Future-Ready? Why Universities Should Strive for Both

Michael; id_orcid 0000-0002-5211-0274 Baron
Charles Sturt University Research Output (CRO)
Higher Education and Employability
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Job-Ready vs. Future-Ready? Why Universities Should Strive for Both

Michael; id_orcid 0000-0002-5211-0274 Baron
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Abstract

I’ve always believed that the primary goal should be to nurture those durable thinking capabilities. At the same time, I’d add that this should not come entirely at the expense of skills that help graduates transition smoothly into the workforce. After all, students want—and need—both: to be society-ready and job-ready.

Charles Sturt University Research Output (CRO)
Decent work and economic growth
Openalex Percentile: Top 8%
Higher Education and Employability
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