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Aligning hard skills demands between Brazilian universities and the labor market: A conceptual model for bridging the gap

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Unemployment is a global issue that impacts millions of people. Some studies identify the lack of hard skills as a significant barrier to entering or re-entering the labor market. It can also hinder job retention and limit opportunities for promotions and salary increases. Taking this scenario into consideration, this article proposes a strategy to address unemployment caused by the lack of hard skills, specifically targeting higher education students. This paper proposes a conceptual model designed for future implementation, which integrates university educational programs with the hard skills demanded by job openings in Brazil. To achieve this goal, a systematic literature review was performed, leading to the development and description of the conceptual model. The theoretical findings highlight the originality of this study, with the conceptual model serving as a preliminary step toward better aligning university programs with labor market needs through more targeted planning of higher education offerings.

Source: Industry and Higher Education

DOI: 10.1177/09504222241280445

Authors: Fabiane Florencio de Souza, Alana Corsi, Regina Negri Pagani, Thierry Gidel, João Luiz Kovaleski

Institutions: Universidade Tecnológica Federal do Paraná, Université de Technologie de Compiègne

Language: English

Topic: Higher Education and Employability

Subfield: Education

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Decent work and economic growth, Quality education, Reduced inequalities

Open Access status: bronze

Funders: Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior, Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Científico e Tecnológico