THE STANDARD OPINION Education must prepare students for a future world of work that doesn’t rely solely on academics If anyone doubted that the world of work was changing, the pandemic must have removed those doubts. Now is the time to ensure that schools are mindful and deliberate in developing those skills that will be in high demand and necessary for success in a reconstituted future. Looking toward the future, schools that have not yet done so must start focusing on more than academics and ensure they develop students holistically in line with the projections of the World Economic Forum (WEF) regarding those skills that will be highest in demand in coming years. Companies are increasingly moving towards automation of a myriad of functions, which means that traditional career paths continue to fall by the wayside.