REFLECTING ON 50 YEARS OF EDUCATION

Purpose - This paper aims to offer a personal view of the changes that have occurred regarding the transition from education into the world of work during the past 50 years. Design/methodology/approach - The approach taken is that of contrasting how this transition was made in the 1950s to how things happen now in a much more competitive world. Findings - The transition from any level of education into the world of work is becoming increasingly important in a competitive world and needs to be taken much more seriously. Originality/value - This paper is one of a series commissioned by the journal on its 50th anniversary. Its originality stems from the personal view of the author.