Pearson-AWS research shows 53% of employers struggle to find AI-ready graduates

• Pearson published six-country AI workforce readiness research with AWS, flagging gaps between higher education outcomes and employer needs.
• Survey found 53% of employers struggle to find graduates with right AI skills.
• Higher education confidence diverged from hiring signals, with 78% of education leaders saying they meet employer expectations.
• Only 14% of current graduates reported high proficiency in applying AI tools to professional workflows.
• Report introduced AI Readiness Friction Framework to help institutions and employers align curriculum with workplace capability.

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