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Abstract

Work is undergoing significant development as a result of demographic upheavals and changing societal requirements. Organizations need a future-ready workforce with the required skills, knowledge, and agility to flourish in this changing environment. This article investigates the crucial roles of early childhood education (ECE), STEM education, and global citizenship education in developing a workforce for the future. Early childhood education (ECE) lays the groundwork for lifetime learning and development by promoting cognitive, social, emotional, and physical growth in early children. Early exposure to STEM education fosters curiosity, critical thinking, and problem-solving ability, all of which are necessary for future success in STEM areas. Global citizenship education instills principles such as cultural awareness, social responsibility, and global participation, equipping students to navigate an interconnected world. We can empower children by including ECE, STEM education, and global citizenship education in the school curriculum. They can adapt to changing environments and tackle complicated issues because they have STEM skills, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities. As a result of global citizenship education, kids have cultural understanding, empathy, and communication skills, allowing them to work well in different teams. They contribute constructively to their communities and address global concerns while guided by ideals of social justice and global responsibility. Investing in early childhood education, STEM education, and global citizenship education is a long-term investment. We can develop a future-ready workforce able to lead, innovate, and contribute to a healthy global community by cultivating these crucial talents from an early age.