Character and broader skills need greater emphasis in education Two reports published this summer from the British Chamber of Commerce and CBI share a common thread; the current education system is not preparing young people with the skills employers need. The British Chamber of Commerce revealed that 1 in 5 businesses say it takes up to six months to fill skilled roles and according to data from the CBI almost one in four young people (aged 17-23) feel that their education has not adequately prepared them for the world of work. With close to half…
