This month, for our Education Newsletter, we had the opportunity to interview Rose A. Dodd, Executive Director of The Education Collaborative at Ashesi University in Ghana. It was a rich conversation about the importance of collaboration in preparing Africa's growing youth population for the future. She shared The Collaborative's efforts to address common challenges among higher education leaders to boost employability and strategies for using technology to expand access and reduce costs. We hope you will read the interview here: https://lnkd.in/eNi3gdXc Farid Fezoua Chris McCahan Alejandro Caballero Aliza Marcus Hawa Seydou DIOP Awuiteba Atengdem #IFCEducation
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The Ghana Tertiary Education Council participated in Vitae’s 360° Assessment to strengthen the employability of their public technical universities. Kumasi Technical University, one of the participants, used insights from the assessment to create a career services center, alumni office, and center of excellence for its lecturers. Check out the Kumasi case study to learn the impact of these efforts. Vitaeready Chris McCahan Leonardo Lima Shamim Kazemi Dina Nicholas Ashley Steinkamp IFC - International Finance Corporation #IFCEducation
🎓🤝 Industry Collaboration Elevates Graduate Success In a strategic move to align education with industry needs, Kumasi Technical University has embraced the formation of Program Advisory Committees (#PACs), following a national benchmarking initiative with Vitaeready, sponsored by the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (#GTEC). These industry advisory bodies are not just a token gesture; they're making a real difference. Students now benefit from job placements, work-integrated learning (WIL), and professional mentorship, thanks to the active involvement of industry experts, like Simon Annan Chartered FCIPS, FIPMP, FGIPS, MCILT, MBA. Explore the far-reaching benefits of industry program advisory in higher education through our latest infographic. Then, hear directly from KsTU's Pro Vice-Chancellor, Ing. Prof. Abena Obiri-Yeboah, and other key figures about how PACs are revolutionizing the university's approach to education and employment. Get the full interview and dive deeper into the success story of KsTU's industry collaboration at https://lnkd.in/eik4yafK Want to learn more about how your institution can benefit from a similar approach? Check out Vitae's benchmarking tool at https://lnkd.in/eQ-DiTMR #KumasiTechnicalUniversity #IndustryCollaboration #GraduateSuccess #HigherEducation #GhanaEducation #Vitae360 #GTEC #Employability #EducationInnovation #IFC #WorldBankGroup #TechnicalEducation
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🌎🎓 #Employability remains a critical concern for the new generation of international students. Nannette Ripmeester of Etio. The International Student Barometer (ISB) data for 2023/24 shows that for the past five years “Future career impact” has topped the list at 96% as the primary reason why international students choose a higher education institution (HEI). Read full article at: https://lnkd.in/eEFYx2uT
🗣️ With less than a week to go until the ICEF Monitor Global Summit, we’re excited to share this article by Nannette Ripmeester, an expert in global employability and Director at Expertise in Labour Mobility, who will be speaking at the summit. Don’t miss her insights on globalising curricula, enhancing skills training, and preparing students for the future workforce. ➡️ https://ow.ly/Q2Xw50TqJ2H #ICEFGlobalSummit #Employability #HigherEducation #InternationalStudents
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📢 Join Us Tomorrow To Talk About Student Housing! 📢 Take advantage of this terrific opportunity to delve into new trends and developments in student housing. Join us tomorrow morning, Thursday, October 3 at 9:00 EST for a webinar to explore residential programs that help students reach their academic potential and feel safe and supported. You'll hear from: • Craig McMurray, Respublica (Pty) Ltd, CEO, South Africa • Felix Levin, TECNOLÓGICO DE MONTERREY, Strategic Planning and Projects, Mexico • Johan Janse van Vuuren, Eris Property Group (Pty) Ltd, Head of Student Accommodation, South Africa Alejandro Caballero, Principal Education Specialist at IFC, will moderate the discussion. Questions and comments will be welcome! Register here: https://lnkd.in/eU9D728T #IFCEducation I #highereducation I #studenthousing
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🔗📈 Gain valuable insights into the crucial role of data and evidence in empowering women, persons with disabilities, and diverse groups in the labor market. Join IFC’s webinar on October 9 hosted by the Equality in Education and Employment (E3) Initiative – a platform focused on achieving gender parity in employment. Through interactive case studies and examples, we will explore best practices to utilize data and evidence to assess gender gaps, design targeted interventions, monitor progress, and evaluate impact. Register now to secure your spot➡️: https://lnkd.in/ezpf5qE3 #IFCEducation #HigherEducation #GenderEquality #InclusiveWorkforce Sanola A. Daley, Priyadarshini Rakh, Dina Nicholas, Syeda Samrah Alam, Irene Reyes
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In this episode, we discuss with Leonardo Lima the transformative power of digital strategies in higher education. From outlining successful roadmaps to addressing challenges in Africa, Leonardo shares invaluable insights on integrating AI, balancing tradition with innovation, and preparing universities for the future. #DigitalEducation ##EduTechTransformation #InnovationInLearning #HigherEdFuture #AfricaEdChallenges
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Over the next 10 years, an unprecedented 1.2 billion young people in the Global South will become working age adults. Meanwhile, the job market is only expected to create 420 million jobs—leaving nearly 800 million without a clear path to prosperity. Though some young people will be in further education, their eventual entry into the labor market will add to this challenge. A new World Bank Group initiative aims to help: https://lnkd.in/eq4nvuhB
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According to an article in the University World News, "In a sign that efforts to include more science researchers from low-income and middle-income countries in the peer review process may be bearing fruit, a recent survey has found that low-income country researchers were much more likely to report an increase in the number of requests they receive to review a paper than their counterparts in high-income countries." While progress is being made to consider scientific research from developing countries, disparities still exist. Read the article here: https://lnkd.in/gDBHtP3q
Peer review survey shows regional, career-stage disparities
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Student housing has become a bigger part of the overall higher education experience. To meet expectations and attract new students, institutions must develop residential programs that help students reach their academic potential and feel safe and supported. Join us on Thursday, October 3 at 9:00 EST for a webinar to dive into the multi-faceted world of student housing. We'll explore new trends and developments with a panel of experts: • Craig McMurray, Respublica (Pty) Ltd, CEO, South Africa • Felix Levin, Tecnológico de Monterrey, Strategic Planning and Projects, Mexico • Johan Janse van Vuuren, Eris Property Group (Pty) Ltd, Head of Student Accommodation, South Africa The discussion will be moderated by Alejandro Caballero, Principal Education Specialist at IFC. Register here: https://lnkd.in/eU9D728T #IFCEducation #highereducation #studenthousing
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An interesting article from The Brookings Institution discusses strategies to help young women in Mexico overcome gender inequality. "In Mexico, young women have surpassed men in education but still face unequal economic and social rewards, highlighting the need for a deeper understanding of gender inequalities." Check out the article here: https://lnkd.in/efHuMciN
How education fails young women in Mexico and what we can do about it
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