Tour Teacher Learning Space at Haile Selassie I MetaVersity

Tour of the HSIM Teacher Learning Space 

The jobs students want today, and the skills required for them, are changing. By
2025, advances in digitalization, data, and artificial intelligence are projected to
create up to 97 million new jobs while displacing 85 million existing ones.1 As
the global talent shortage widens,2 higher education institutions must lean into
equipping students with job skills that will power the new, digital economy—from
data analysis and software engineering to UX design and digital marketing.

A new survey conducted by Coursera and featured in this report identifies the
unique pain points of students searching for a job and employers that are hiring
in this new market. The data makes clear that both students and employers view
skills as the pathway between education and employability. 60% of students
around the world said that “using their skills” matters the most to them in a job
and 77% of employers are already using or actively exploring skills-based hiring.

The survey data further reveals that industry micro-credentials, such as
Professional Certificates offered by Coursera, provide a valuable link between
students and employers. Professional Certificates teach students the specific skills
needed for in-demand, entry-level jobs such as data analyst, software engineer,
digital marketer, and more. By earning a Professional Certificate, students can
demonstrate to employers that they are qualified and job-ready. Higher education
institutions can use Professional Certificates in Haile Selassie's Career Academy to
enhance their curriculum and attract and retain students that are increasingly
focused on employment outcomes.

Read the attached industry report to learn more.