The Creative Workforce: How to Launch Young People Into High-Flying Futures

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The book examines the critical role of creativity as the driving force of the 21st-century economy, emphasizing its necessity beyond traditional creative industries. Erica McWilliam argues that current educational systems, especially in Australia, fail to adequately nurture young people's creative abilities. She highlights the importance of developing these capacities for future success and productivity, offering insights and examples from both Australia and abroad to advocate for a significant shift in pedagogical approaches to better prepare youth for a creatively-driven workforce.