The accelerating pace of technological and economic change has widened the gap between what graduates learn in school and what employers need. Organizations worldwide report large shortfalls in both technical and soft skills. For example, the World Economic Forum estimates that over 60% of workers will need retraining by 2027, yet only half have access to adequate training today. This report examines these gaps in multiple sectors and regions, citing recent research. It compares industry expectations to current curricula (Table 1), highlights soft vs. hard skill mismatches, and offers case studies and recommendations.
