Education 4.0. Between Generation Z and Industry 4.0 needs

Abstract

The objective of the paper is to briefly find a connections or disconnection between Generation Z needs and wishes and Industry 4.0 needs from its specialists based on Education 4.0 implementations. The method used is secondary qualitative analysis, from information selected from information and hypothesis elaborated by the most known sources in terms of validity and recognition. The findings reveal nine trend that could be added to education principles to develop a just and self-sustaining form for education instead of knowledge. In conclusion we found that the Generation Z has a high expertise of Technology use that can be an advantage for organizations that embrace new technologies. Also, Generation Z needs flexible working hours, a minimum independence and autonomy and an encouraging working environment.

Keywords

• generation z
• industry 4.0
• education 4.0
• technology