Employability, in the higher education (HE) context, is about ensuring that students have the knowledge, skills, and experiences they need to be successful in their future, whether that be within employment, enterprise creation, further study or beyond.
The framework aims to engage and support a broad spectrum of stakeholders involved in fostering employability, including those responsible for developing and implementing policies, designing curricula, providing student support, and enhancing learning and teaching practices. It serves as a guiding tool to integrate employability principles seamlessly into the overall higher education ecosystem, ensuring that students graduate with the knowledge, skills, and experiences necessary to thrive in the ever-evolving world.
The framework is part of the Essential Frameworks for Enhancing Student Success series.
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Our expertise and globally recognised standards and frameworks help higher education organisations transform teaching by developing and recognising teaching excellence. We work with you – understanding your context – to embed employability by sharing insight and evidenced-based practice to deliver student success.
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This virtual programme aims to support programme leaders at a time when they may be new to leadership, or looking to gain confidence in their leadership skills.
Introduction to EDI in Teaching and Learning (Series 1)
Delegates will be introduced to different approaches and understandings of inclusive pedagogy, will build confidence in discussing issues of inclusion and equity, and be provided with opportunities to analyse and reflect on their own professional practice.
Inclusive and Equitable Assessment and Feedback (Series 1)
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Project Success Stories
HEFCW – Employability in the Curriculum
Employability in the Curriculum questioned undergraduate and postgraduate students about the ways in which their degree programmes had included aspects that directly tackled their career prospects, such as leadership and communication skills development, paid work opportunities and application preparation. The study was particularly interested in students’ awareness of how their courses developed their employability.
Employability strategy and Teaching and Learning enhancement lead to awards and recognition at Abu Dhabi University
