Minister for Education Rosy Akbar has emphasised the need for Higher Education institutions to review curriculum so that graduates come out with both hard and soft skills.

Speaking at the USP Open Day, Akbar says they are working with universities to address the skills shortage in different labour markets through the National Topper’s scheme.

Akbar says over time they want to see well qualified and trained graduates absorbed to meet the demands of the country’s growing economy.

She says in 2014 there were only 5,940 studying on TELS.

She adds that number has increased to 2,5471 in 2019 which is almost a 321% increase.

Akbar also urged students to take up courses that will assist them to start new businesses through developing innovative ideas.

A total of 133 schools were present at USP Open Day at Laucala Campus today.