Did you know that most graduated students are not ready for the workplace?

Dirceu will explain why innovation in education is necessary to better prepare students for the job market and for life in general. And I will show how more skill based teaching could benefit not only the students but also the corporate world and even society.

Dirceu da Silva is a father, entrepreneur and educational consultant. He is an expert in developing new curriculum and strategy for educational institutions. As a frequent guest lecturer at schools and universities he is familiar with the challenges they face. Inspired by his 5 children he is dedicated to make a positive change in the world of education.

This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at http://ted.com/tedx