Professor Isa Ali Pantami's book "Skills Rather Than Just Degrees" contains the following 10 lessons:
1. In today's world of rapid change, academic credentials alone are no longer sufficient to land a good career.
2. Those with skills are more likely to succeed in the job market since they are the new money.
3. To guarantee that our workforce has the skills required to compete in a global economy, we must allocate resources towards vocational education and training.
4. Those who can innovate, adapt, and pick up new talents fast and effectively will be the ones in the future.
5. The economy as a whole, as well as enterprises and industries, will gain from a skills-based education system.
6. A paradigm change is required in education from a degree-focused system to one that emphasizes the development of transferable skills and competencies.
7. Today's employers are searching for applicants who possess the abilities and know-how necessary to thrive in their positions right away.
8. It's time to reconsider how we approach education and give the real-world application of practical skills first priority.
10. Your capacity to succeed in the employment market of today depends more on your skills than your degree.