![LIFE SKILLS [12TH AUGUST 2026] - For years, educators have stressed that schools must prepare students not only for examinations, but for life beyond the classroom. Yet as more young people enter the workforce, concerns persist over gaps in practical knowledge, confidence and professional readiness. The debate is raising fresh questions about whether the education system is doing enough to equip students with the skills needed to succeed in the workplace. Kishana Smith tells us more.](https://www.replay.gp/wp-content/plugins/youtube-feed-pro/img/placeholder.png)
EDU MINISTRY DEFENDS HOLISTIC APPROACH TO PREPARING STUDENTS FOR THE WORLD OF WORK
LIFE SKILLS [12TH AUGUST 2026] – For years, educators have stressed that schools must prepare students not only for examinations, but for life beyond the classroom. Yet as more young people enter the workforce, concerns persist over gaps in practical knowledge, confidence and professional readiness. The debate is raising fresh questions about whether the education system is doing enough to equip students with the skills needed to succeed in the workplace. Kishana Smith tells us more.
