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Global Competences for Employability: Focus on the Use of Digital Tools

Authors
Amel Nejjari1, *, Lamia Benhamida2, Ibrahim Belmir1, Stefanie Hasler2
1National School of Applied Sciences, Tetouan, Abdelmalek Essaadi University, Tétouan, Morocco
2Arc University of Applied Sciences, University of Applied Sciences Western Switzerland, Delémont, Switzerland
*Corresponding author. Email: anejjari@uae.ac.ma
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Amel Nejjari
Available Online 2 April 2026.
DOI
10.2991/978-94-6239-634-0_23How to use a DOI?
Keywords
Global competences; Employability; Digital tools; Higher education; Switzerland-Morocco comparative study
Abstract

In an economic context marked by rapid digital transformation, employability is no longer limited to technical skills but requires an optimal combination of human, digital, and global competences. This comparative study examines the impact of global competences and the use of digital tools on the perceived employability of students residing in Switzerland and Morocco. Based on a quantitative survey conducted among 390 students, the research uses correlation and multiple regression analyses to identify the determinants of professional integration.

The results demonstrate significant links between employability and certain global competences, notably critical thinking, problem-solving, as well as self-directed learning. The study also reveals that the use of digital tools is correlated with the development of competences such as collaboration and communication, although the intensity of these links varies according to the national context. Notable distinctions appear: students in Switzerland value cultural openness and the mastery of digital communication tools more, while students in Morocco prioritize ethical responsibility and the ability to relate new learning to existing knowledge.

In conclusion, the article highlights the necessity for higher education institutions to integrate more international mobility activities, language learning, and interdisciplinary projects. These initiatives are essential to strengthen global competences and effectively prepare students for the requirements of a globalized labor market.

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Volume Title
Proceedings of the E-Learning and Smart Engineering Systems (ELSES 2025)
Series
Atlantis Highlights in Social Sciences, Education and Humanities
Publication Date
2 April 2026
ISBN
978-94-6239-634-0
ISSN
2667-128X
DOI
10.2991/978-94-6239-634-0_23How to use a DOI?
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© 2026 The Author(s)
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Open Access This chapter is licensed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/), which permits any noncommercial use, sharing, adaptation, distribution and reproduction in any medium or format, as long as you give appropriate credit to the original author(s) and the source, provide a link to the Creative Commons license and indicate if changes were made.

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