Why career readiness is broken - and what students really need
Today's graduates face more uncertainty than ever - yet they are expected to enter the workforce ready to suceed. The problem isn't ambition; it's that the system hasn't evolved with the world of work. In this article GradWIN founder Skye Butler explores why traditional career readiness is failing students and how a new, more human-centred approach - one that blends confidence, wellbeing, and real-world connection, redefining success for the next generation.
Wellbeing: The missing ingredient in education
Students are entering university full of ambition - and leaving it anxious, burnt out, and unsure of themselves. In this piece, GradWIN founder Skye Butler explores how education's obsession with acheivement has come at the cost of wellbeing. She argues that resilience, empathy, and self-awareness aren't luxuries - they're essential skills for success. GradWIN's mission is to make wellbeing a core part of learning, helping students build the emotional fitness to thrive in both study and work life.
Why Gen Z want Real Connection, not another platform
Gen Z has mastered technology - but they're craving something deeper. In a world of constant scrolling, likes, and noise, students are asking for authenticity, safety, and belonging. In this article, GradWIN founder Skye Butler explores how today's digital generation is redefining connection - and why the future of "social" will belong to platforms that listen, not shout.