Be it baking bread, coding, or learning languages, many people are investing time to learn new skills in lockdown. But it’s not just to keep themselves entertained. Aussies are worried about their job security, so they're upskilling to protect themselves should they have to apply for new roles.

Faced with annual fees in excess of £9,000, questionable pastoral support on campus, and stiffer competition in a job market replete with graduates, Gen Zers have plenty of reason to be sceptical about the benefits of higher education. So, how are they forging their career paths after school?

School closures and uncertainty have characterized 2020 so it’s somewhat unsurprising that student enrollment is down considerably on 2019 figures. With a lack of support from the government, there’s room for brands to partner with universities on courses that can be studied from home.

Older Gen Zers are heading to college and, soon, to work. This highly connected, driven and pragmatic cohort craves a sense of community, but on its own terms. How can universities and brands help them find a sense of human connection through the digital tools they’re so at home with?