Gemma Kenyon, Director of Employability at City St George’s, University of London joins Enterprise Radio. Gemma is going to discuss the findings from the university’s recent survey which looked at studying abroad and the importance of employability skills.
This episode of Enterprise Radio is in association with the Education Channel.
Listen to host Eric Dye & guest Gemma Kenyon discuss the following:
- Gemma, your recent survey found that 86% of US parents believe the cost of studying in the UK is worth it if it leads to better career prospects. What do you think is driving this shift in mindset, and how is City St George’s meeting that demand
- In a world where automation is reshaping industries, human skills like emotional intelligence and storytelling are becoming essential. How is City St George’s preparing students to thrive in this AI-powered economy?
- Employability came through loud and clear in your survey – 87% of US parents rated career skills training as a top priority. What makes your Career Activation Programme stand out globally?
- With portfolio careers and lifelong learning on the rise, how should students be thinking about their future? And what role can an international degree play in that journey?
- For US students and families considering study abroad, the idea can feel both exciting and overwhelming. What’s one myth you’d like to bust and what’s the one message you hope they take away?
Gemma Kenyon is the Director of Employability at City St George’s, University of London. The university educates more than 27,000 students from over 170 countries across three campuses in Clerkenwell, Moorgate and Tooting. The University is now one of the largest higher education destinations for London students.
Gemma leads a 40-person team focused on embedding employability into every degree — turning academic experiences into real-world readiness. She brings 15+ years of hands-on experience in careers strategy and is passionate about aligning learning with outcomes students actually care about.
Gemma is going to discuss the findings from the university’s recent survey which looked at studying abroad and the importance of employability skills.
Website: https://www.citystgeorges.ac.uk
Career Development Page: https://citystgeorges.ac.uk/career-development
The Value of Studying Abroad Survey: https://citystgeorges.ac.uk/news
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