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McKinsey just published a groundbreaking study of the impact of education on employment (“Education to Employment“), and it demonstrates the challenging mismatch between our educational system and the job skills employers need.
1. The paradox of high unemployment and a war for talent continues.
We don’t have a jobs crisis in the world, we have a skills crisis. Some clear evidence from this report.
45% of US employers say lack of skills is the “main reason” for entry-level vacanciesOnly 42% of worldwide employers believe new graduates are adequately prepared for work.This data echoes the data we hear regularly from clients. Companies need to invest heavily in internal development programs to stay competitive. Our research shows that the training industry grew by 12% this year, the highest level in 9 years.
This research also shows that employers would be willing to pay new workers 22% higher salaries if they did have the skills they need. Employers want “ready made” employees.
2. Worldwide educational institutions are out of sync with employer needs.
While 42% of employers believe newly educated workers are ready for work, 72% of educational institutions do. This is an enormous mis-match. Primary and secondary educational institutions are not keeping in touch with corporate recruiters and the needs of business.
Again our research validates this completely. Most of our clients are investing heavily in new corporate universities, onboarding programs, and what we call “continuous learning” programs. In fact the L&D industry is in the middle of a renaissance, as companies try to reinvent all types of training around new internet technologies.
3. Students don’t perceive that traditional education methods drive job skills.
The #1 cited way (60%) students believe they learn skills is through “on the job training.” (Our reserach shows that 72% of business managers say the same thing.) 58% cite that “hands-on learning” is best.
Lectures are the lowest rated learning method (30%) tied with “traditional online learning” (30%).
Unfortunately most colleges still rely heavily on lectures and the “for-profit” distance learning institutions rely heavily on “traditional online learning.” (Only 24% of academic program graduates say that they use hands-on learning in their program.)
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From simple charts to complex maps and infographics, Brian Suda's round-up of the best – and mostly free – tools has everything you need to bring your data to life... A common question is how to get started with data visualisations. Beyond following blogs, you need to practice – and to practice, you need to understand the tools available. In this article, get introduced to 20 different tools for creating visualisations... Via Lauren Moss, Baiba Svenca, Carolyn D Cowen 
Randy Rebman's curator insight,
January 28, 12:33 PM
This looks like it might be a good source for integrating infographics into the classroom. 
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April 22, 4:08 PM
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Robin Good: Here is a handy short guide to nine free infographic creation tools that can be utilized to create enticing visuals, word charts and data-based infographics without having special technical skills.Check them all out: http://www.infographicsarchive.com/create-infographics-and-data-visualization/ ;
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Thank you @RobinGood For tudents who are challenged by text and print forms of information; a picture can be worth way more than 1000 words! A well designed graphic or a well chosen picture can make the difference between understanding and confusion, between learning and discouragment. ---Lou 
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May 14, 5:33 AM
I have yet to make my first infograph, but am eager to get going. 
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May 18, 11:13 PM
I'm so in love with tools that help visualize what you do. This is a great list. I can't wait to try the ones I'm not familiar with. 
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May 19, 9:21 PM
Liked the list. My personal favorite is Piktochart. Delete the scoop?
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3. Educational institutions around the world are not keeping up with teaching styles and general skill needs of the 21st century workforce. This is a very complex problem to fix, but at least the issues are on the table. Educationproviders and leaders have to visit corporate recruiters and learn about the needs of business.
Simply said, this is a great article!
Perhaps our time, the here and now is redolent of times gone past where education had to face significant public criticism and attempt significant adjustments. The early 20th sentury in the USA was such a time. Educators need to lead from a firm values base and in line with what is best for students.