Schools need to Power up Students Soft(Power) Skills for the Ai Workplace

05/03/2025

The World Economic Forum's Future of Jobs Report 2025 is clear: How we prepare students for work is not just outdated—it’s a disservice to their futures. The world is evolving at lightning speed, and if education doesn’t keep up, we’re setting our students up to fail in a job market designed for a world that no longer exists.


Soft Skills Are Now Power Skills

The term "soft skills" just doesn't cut it anymore. These are Power Skills—the real game-changers in today’s dynamic world. Employers don’t just want technical abilities; they need resilient, adaptable, and self-aware problem-solvers who can think critically and thrive in complex environments.


How Skilly Builds Power Skills:

Skilly is not just another educational tool—it’s a launchpad for future workforce-ready employees. Our platform integrates self-reflective practice into learning, helping students build these essential Power Skills early on. For instance, students can develop a deep understanding of their strengths through guided reflection, hone power skills such as critical thinking, empathy, and resilience, and learn to adapt confidently in various situations.


The Clock Is Ticking:

With 70% of employers prioritising analytical thinking over technical skills and 86% believing AI will reshape their businesses, the time for action is now. Education is no longer about memorising facts—it’s about preparing students to thrive in an unpredictable world where Power Skills make all the difference.


The Skilly Approach:


Promotes critical thinking and adaptability.

Cultivates a growth mindset, showing students how to view challenges as opportunities.

Equips students to become not just participants in the workforce but also future leaders and innovators.

Act Now to Secure Their Future:

The world isn’t slowing down. Schools that integrate Skilly today invest in a future where their students lead confidently, navigate uncertainty, and excel in a world that values Power Skills above all else.


Let’s shape the future of education —before it shapes us.