Revitalizing Student Skills for Workforce Preparation

Revitalizing Student Skills for Workforce Preparation

Geshwaree Huzooree, Harish Chandan
Release Date: September, 2024|Copyright: © 2025 |Pages: 510
DOI: 10.4018/979-8-3693-3856-8
ISBN13: 9798369338568|ISBN13 Softcover: 9798369352007|EISBN13: 9798369338575
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Description:

Due to rapid technological advancements, evolving workplace structures, and a shift towards remote work, the nature of work is undergoing transformations influencing communication, work dynamics, and learning processes. Improving the skills of future workforces is now a necessity as the growth of work-skill misalignment and employability skills gaps becomes prevalent. Educational institutions must prepare students for the digital world by providing them with advanced knowledge and essential skills in modern technology. To positively shape the future workforce, effective solutions for skill revitalization should be explored.

Revitalizing Student Skills for Workforce Preparation explores the intricacies of evolving and complex professional landscapes, including the challenges and opportunities of student skill development. The pivotal role of skill development in education is emphasized while delving into how effective skill education will shape the future workforce. This book covers topics such as digital technology, professional development, and emotional intelligence, and is a useful resource for educators, business professionals, and policymakers, academicians, researchers, and administrators.

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The many academic areas covered in this publication include, but are not limited to:

  • Digital Literacy
  • Digital Technology
  • Emotional Intelligence
  • Experiential Learning
  • Higher Education
  • Machine Learning
  • Online Learning
  • Professional Development
  • Project Management
  • Remote Work
  • Skill Development
  • Student Leadership
  • Vocational Education
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Geshwaree Huzooree is the Programme Lead for the BA Business Management and Lecturer specialising in Strategy and Project Management within the MBA Strategic Project Management Programme at Edinburgh Napier University. Before joining the faculty at Edinburgh Napier, she held the position of Senior IT Lecturer at Curtin Mauritius for a commendable eight years. Driven by her passion for the field, she brings seven years of valuable experience in the IT industry, focusing on software application development and project management. Her academic achievements include a Ph.D. in Computer Science (2020), an MSc in Software Engineering Projects and Management (2014), and a BSc in Computer Science and Engineering (2007), all earned from the esteemed University of Mauritius. Dr. Geshwaree's professional reach extends globally, fostering close collaborations with various universities and institutions. Her research pursuits encompass diverse areas such as project management, remote working, the future workforce, health informatics, and digital technologies. She is dedicated to conducting innovative research that addresses national challenges, contributing to a better future. In recognition of her outstanding work, Dr. Geshwaree received the Best Oral Presenter Award during the National Research Week in the Higher Education Sector in 2018. This accolade was bestowed for her groundbreaking presentation on “Recent Advances on Sensor Technologies for Monitoring Diabetes Patients.” Her scholarly contributions extend to publications, including journal articles and book chapters. Dr. Geshwaree actively participates in academic conferences, having presented and published papers on reputable platforms such as IEEE and Springer. Her commitment to advancing knowledge and addressing real-world challenges underscores her role as a prominent contributor in academia and research.
Harish Chandan retired as Professor of Business at Argosy University, Atlanta. He was interim chair of the business program in 2011. He received President’s award for excellence in teaching in 2007, 2008 and 2009. His teaching philosophy is grounded in the learner needs and life-long learning. His research interests include research methods, leadership, marketing, and organizational behavior. He has edited 11 Business reference books, published 23 peer-reviewed articles in business journals and 25 chapters in business reference books. Dr. Chandan has presented conference papers at Academy of Management, International Academy of Business and Management, Southeast Association of Information Systems, and Academy of International Business. Prior to joining Argosy, Dr. Chandan managed optical fiber and cable product qualification laboratories for Lucent Technologies, Bell Laboratories. During his career with Lucent, he had 40 technical publications, a chapter in a book and five patents.
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