How IB Prepares Students for Future Jobs
The World Economic Forum’s “Future of Jobs 2025” report predicts big changes in the job market by 2030 due to technology, economic changes, and demographic shifts. Key points include the rise of digital technologies, AI, automation, and cybersecurity, which will revolutionize businesses. There’s a growing need for skills in these areas, with many employers planning to upskill their workers to keep up.
The International Baccalaureate (IB) program is well-suited to prepare students for these future challenges. The IB curriculum focuses on critical thinking, problem-solving, and adaptability—skills that employers value highly. Components like Theory of Knowledge (TOK) and the Extended Essay (EE) encourage students to think deeply and independently. The Creativity, Activity, Service (CAS) component helps students develop emotional intelligence and work in diverse environments.
The report highlights the need for education to evolve to meet the demands of a changing world. The IB program equips students with the skills and resilience needed to succeed in an uncertain future, raising the question of whether traditional education can keep up.
For more details, you can access the full report here.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/18JbKWFcshE4Cbps_EYQXZioB99jBKuFr/view?usp=drivesdk
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