Employing artificial intelligence to bridge the gap between education outcomes and the labor market

The unemployment rate gives a good indicator if there is a mismatch between educational outcomes and labor market requirements. Educational institutions are doing their best to produce graduates with the skills that aligning with the labor market demands. By analyzing and comparing four studies that use AI and machine learning to improve employability predictions and personalize educational recommendations, we propose this study that investigates how AI helps in bridging this gap. In order to assess the capabilities of IT professionals and the needs of the labor market, two questionnaires were distributed to find the points on which the two studied sectors in Jordan diverges. The results show a mismatch between the capabilities acquired through universities and those required in the labor market, confirming the potential of AI and personalize education in better prepare the students to increase their chances of getting a job in a sector in demand in the labor market.