Authors:
Ilenia Fronza
1
;
Gennaro Iaccarino
2
;
Sara Tosi
2
;
Luis Corral
3
and
Claus Pahl
1
Affiliations:
1
Free University of Bozen/Bolzano, Bolzano, Italy
;
2
I.I.S.S. “Galileo Galilei”, Bolzano, Italy
;
3
ITESM Campus Queretaro, Mexico
Keyword(s):
Work-from-Anywhere (WFX), Soft Skills, K-12, High School, Business Simulation Projects.
Abstract:
While entering the post-COVID-19 pandemic phase, to define a new normal way of working, some companies are transitioning toward a permanent WFX model, while others are combining WFX with colocated work (i.e., hybrid work). Therefore, fostering WFX skills (usually classified as soft skills) in early-career students becomes crucial; additionally, it can help reduce early school leaving. This work aims at understanding how business simulation projects foster the WFX skills deemed crucial by industries. To this end, we conducted two case studies involving high school students. The final questionnaire revealed that most participants evaluate their WFX as fair or higher. Moreover, they believe that business simulation projects help in developing WFX skills. Based on our results, we highlight recommendations for educational practice.