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Developing entrepreneurship competence in academia: Emerging needs in Estonia, Finland, Italy, Poland, and Portugal
Book Title
The impact of HEIs on regional development: Facts and practices of collaborative work with SMEs
Year (definitive publication)
2023
Language
English
Country
United States of America
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Abstract
Recent research has shown that graduates typically lack some employability skills, which are also known as work readiness skills. Indeed, there is a skills gap in communication, thinking/decision making and problem solving, cooperation and teamwork, or other competencies such as mindset, motivation, and emotional regulation. These skills are necessary for continuous personal and professional development, active citizenship, and employability in a knowledge society. Based on the specific challenges mentioned above, the present chapter is focused on the development of entrepreneurship competencies in higher education institutions. It includes the results of a survey among university students in five European countries: Estonia, Finland, Italy, Poland, and Portugal. The results offer valuable information for higher education institutions to understand which sub-competencies educators need to pay more attention to and support in the learning process.
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