Research by PwC and The Times Education Commission found 89% of employers felt it was important for young people to be assessed on more than just academic skills.
PwC chairman Kevin Ellis told The Times: “Basic numeracy and literacy should be a given. We also need other skills that stand the test of time, such as empathy, resilience and agility. You can’t predict all the jobs that will exist in the future but you can predict the mindset needed to adapt and be ready.”
