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Digital Technology and Its Innovation in Career\Educational Guidance for Youth

Egbo Chinonye Emmanuella PhD, Adibele Chinecherem Divine PhD, Adibele Chidinma Bernice PhD

Abstract

This study investigates career guidance in the era where education, technology and the economy are changing rapidly visioning the bridge education and employment services. So far, only limited research has been conducted on using technology to support guidance across higher education and working life. This paper reports on development on using artificial intelligence to support and further career guidance in educational system. Results from focus groups, scenario work and practical trials are presented, mapping requirements and possibilities for using artificial intelligence in career guidance from the viewpoints of students and career choice. The findings indicate potential value and functions as well as drivers and barriers for adopting technology in guidance and counselling [career guidance] ready opportunities for building upon future improvements like the aforementioned predictive career trend analysis in the future, offering a glimpse of how valve education and innovating technologies can meaningfully enable informed career decision-making and contribute to generating a skilled and adaptive workforce for a sustainable future and life-long learning. Recommended

Keywords

Educationtechnologyinnovationcareer guidance

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