On World Youth Skills Day, mid-day.com speaks to the youth of the country – Gen Z – to understand whether colleges have been successful in teaching skills that have applications in the real world
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Is the higher education system, whose objective is to prepare students academically and professionally for life after college, succeeding in fulfilling its responsibility? Are colleges equipping the youth with the skills and know-how to navigate real-world challenges? Are lectures, assignments, late-night exam preparations and social events helping students develop practical skills?
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