Could social media bridge the divide between business and education?

By James Jefferson. Education isn't equipping students for the world of work, says James Jefferson – could a new virtual apprenticeship, co-created by universities and business, be the answer? In a world of economic doom and gloom, the creative industries, and digital in particular, provide an enormous ray of light. The digital industry is booming, pumping money into the economy and creating thousands of new jobs each year. Digital is no longer the future – it is the present. So why, at a time of such prosperity and growth, are fewer than 10% of graduates able to find work in their chosen careers? The problem is simple. Read more...