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Students feel less prepared for the demands of the job market
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Students feel less prepared for the demands of the job market

SIC Notícias12 September 2026 at 10:00

Students feel less prepared to face the demands of the job market, according to a study mentioned in the article. This perception indicates a gap between academic education and the skills needed in the professional environment.

According to the study, about 89% of participants consider that work allows them to develop important skills, such as communication, teamwork, and time management. These abilities are seen as being acquired mainly through professional experience.

In contrast, only 73% of participants attribute to school the role of developing these same skills. This difference suggests that students perceive the work environment as a more effective space for acquiring practical skills than the school environment.

The article does not specify who the study participants are or in what context the study was conducted, limiting itself to presenting these statistics about students' perception regarding preparation for the job market.

Why this matters

Students and recent graduates in the region who face the transition to the job market find in this study a reflection of their concerns about the adequacy of their academic training. The disparity between the role attributed to work (89%) and school (73%) in developing practical skills suggests that academic curricula may need adjustments to better prepare young people for employers' demands.

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