{
  "id": 11871831,
  "title": "Why a university degree alone may not be enough for tomorrow’s jobs",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/04/why-a-university-degree-alone-may-not-be-enough-for-tomorrows-jobs",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-04T07:09:17.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf News",
    "slug": "gulf-news",
    "url": "https://gulfnews.com/uae/education/why-a-university-degree-alone-may-not-be-enough-for-tomorrows-jobs-1.500697690"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In today's rapidly changing world, a university degree alone may not guarantee success in the workforce. Chirag Nanda, managing partner of Connect To World Consultancy, urged parents to consider factors beyond just obtaining a degree when preparing their children for the future. At the Gulf News Edufair, Nanda emphasized that students need to develop the ability to adapt to a world that hasn't been defined yet. He stressed that while a degree can provide a qualification, the real question should be whether that education will translate into the ability to function effectively in the real world.\n\nNanda encouraged parents to look beyond qualifications and ask whether their children are developing knowledge and skills that can help them adapt to different circumstances. He suggested that parents should not only ask what career their children want, but also what kind of person they want to become. The focus should shift from academic competition and pursuing a specific pathway to nurturing human skills that will enable students to thrive in an uncertain future.\n\nPreparation for life beyond university involves understanding different cultures, languages, laws, and social dynamics when studying abroad. Nanda highlighted the importance of letting children make mistakes and developing their mental health, rather than pushing them into competitive environments for the sake of it. Ultimately, Nanda's message to families is to prioritize the development of the person who will hold the degree, rather than focusing solely on obtaining that piece of paper.",
  "summary": "Dubai: A university degree can provide a qualification, but it should not be the sole measure of whether a young person is prepared for the world of work. Speaking at a spotlight session on the second day of the Gulf News Edufair at Shangri-La Hotel Dubai, Chirag Nanda, managing partner of Connect To World Consultancy, has urged parents to think beyond university admissions and consider what…",
  "key_points": [
    "University degree alone may not guarantee future job success",
    "Adaptability and real-world application of education crucial",
    "Focus on developing human skills beyond academic competition"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}