Vitae | Employability

The importance of employability.

The reputation of a higher education institution is increasingly determined by how easily its graduates find meaningful careers. To help students flourish during times of change and increased digitalization, institutions must match the skills they teach to the demands of the labor market, while preparing students for the global workforce of tomorrow.

How Vitae Works

Understand the value of Vitae.

Vitae empowers higher education institutions to understand how well they're preparing students for the workforce. It’s a data-driven approach for institutions to identify relative strengths and weaknesses while evaluating themselves against a global benchmark of best practices. Results are provided online and in real time.

Vitae's bespoke advisory services support institutions in identifying specific employability gaps and practical interventions that chart a path to transformation.

This is the decade to deliver on solving the skills gap.

332.0 million

students are due to enroll in tertiary education by 2030, representing a 232% increase over fifteen years.
85.0 million

shortage of skilled workers in 2030, despite the fact that there will be 100 million additional graduates.
8.5 trillion

USD in unrealized annual revenue projected to be lost by 2030, due to talent shortages.

Data sources: Korn Ferry, Studyportals, and the World Bank

Benefits of an increased focus on employability.

Higher-Quality Student Outcomes

Respond to labor market demand and anticipate emerging trends. Equip students with the credentials and soft skills they need to jumpstart their careers.
Strengthened Linkages with Employers

Maximize connections between students and employers through work-integrated learning opportunities and strategies that foster industry partnerships.
Institutional Self-Improvement

Prepare for tomorrow with an outcomes-based curriculum that integrates employability skills and industry inputs. Create a strategic plan that embodies a commitment to employability.
Enhanced Competitiveness

Create a winning scenario where students are guided through career services, faculty earn relevant credentials, and alumni serve as employability agents.