As part of the 150-year Jubilee, Université La Sagesse hosted a dynamic and insightful discussion titled “From Campus to Career: Preparing Future-Ready, Employable Graduates.”

This event brought academia and industry together to explore how to better prepare Generation Z, today’s students and tomorrow’s professionals, for a fast-evolving job market shaped by digital transformation and artificial intelligence.

The panel, attended by Vice President Dr. Haykal, Vice President Dr. Assaf, Vice President Dr. Harb, and Dean Dr. Ghosn, tackled three central questions:
1. Are current academic outcomes aligned with employer expectations across today’s global job market?
2. How do soft skills: communication, teamwork, problem-solving, adaptability, boost employability and long-term career success?
3. How can we integrate and empower Generation Z in a multi-generational, AI-driven workplace?

Distinguished HR and industry leaders joined us on stage:
• Mrs. Shadya Ahwash, Human Capital Manager, Chedid Capital
• Mrs. Eliane Abi Azar, VP Country HR & Ethics Officer, TotalEnergies
• Dr. Abdo Zoughaib, Management Consultant; Instructor at Université La Sagesse
• Mrs. Suzy Atchabahian, Head of Talent Management, Fattal Group
• Dr. Nada Saad, Director, HR & Business Support Functions, GBSL part of CMA CGM

The valuable insights shared by our panelists, ranging from essential soft skills to real-world hiring expectations, offered a clear window into the evolving landscape of the labor market. Their expertise shed light on how Generation Z can thrive, from strengthening core competencies to embracing adaptability in an AI-driven world. Their recommendations helped students better understand what it takes to confidently enter and excel in today’s professional environment.