Universities Not Preparing Young People for the Workplace, Say Business Leaders

A general view of a graduation ceremony in England on Oct. 19, 2015. Chris Radburn/PA Media

Most UK business leaders believe that universities do not prepare graduates for the workplace, according to a survey.

Among the 600 UK business leaders interviewed for the survey conducted by tech start-up Multiverse, 70 percent do not believe the current higher education system delivers the skills needed for the workforce.