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Business highlights need to align education systems with labour market demands

Written by Max Jablonowski | Sep 10, 2025 2:58:59 PM

The OECD released its Education at a Glance 2025 report, which provides comprehensive data on the structure, financing, and performance of education systems. These insights are of key importance to business, as high-quality education systems are essential to prepare people for current and future jobs.

Our Executive Director Hanni Rosenbaum reacts to the publication: "Reliable, comparable education data—as provided by OECD’s Education at a Glance—are essential for evidence-based policymaking. Employers continue to face persistent skills mismatches, underscoring the need to align education systems with actual labour market demands. Expanding access to tertiary education and embedding career guidance early on are critical for building a future-ready workforce. Tackling teacher shortages must be treated as a strategic investment in talent development and long-term productivity."

Read the report here: https://www.oecd.org/en/publications/education-at-a-glance-2025_1c0d9c79-en.html