These countries are best at preparing kids for the jobs of the future

Dec 4, 2017

The shadows of children walking hand in hand are seen on a tent at a temporary refuge camp for earthquake survivors, early morning in Fraijanes January 14, 2009. The final death toll in Costa Rica from a 6.1 magnitude earthquake last week will likely rise to around 40 after an emergency official on Monday scaled back the number of people missing. REUTERS/Juan Carlos Ulate (COSTA RICA)

Here's where children are learning the 'soft skills' to be able to compete with robotic jobs. Image: REUTERS/Juan Carlos Ulate

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