Book chapter 2025

Bridging the gap between higher education and employability through a categorization of employability competences

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Mezghani, Zeineb
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Turki, Ahmed
Mitigating Learner Disadvantages in Teaching and Learning
Journal · pp. 301-333
Abstract

This chapter examines employability competences to address the mismatch between higher education and the labor market. It equips disadvantaged learners with competences relevant in a changing job environment. Employability competences encompass professional and transferable skills associated with lifelong learning. Despite their importance, studies show that learners are not adequately prepared for emerging labor market demands due to outdated curricula and limited professional development opportunities. This chapter provides educators with actionable insights by categorizing employability competences into coherent sets to bridge these gaps. Emphasizing tailored academic strategies, it advocates aligning education with labor market needs and empowering learners to overcome barriers to career mobility. The goal is to enhance disadvantaged learners' employability while addressing socio-economic inequality and adapting to evolving work environments. © 2025 by IGI Global Scientific Publishing. All rights reserved.

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University of Sfax, Sfax, Sfax, Tunisia
Institute of High Business Studies of Sfax, Sfax, Tunisia
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