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2 NEWS 6.7.2023 FURTHER and higher education insti- tution Central Mediterranean Business School (CMBS) brought together over forty thought leaders, industry experts, business professionals and educators to meet and exchange value and lay the groundwork for the future of education and work at its Industry on Campus Business Breakfast Meeting in Zebbug. Focusing on the relationship between business agility and upskilling, the event addressed the various challenges indus- try is facing when it comes to finding talent and called for the start of a con- versation between educators and indus- try experts to explore ways how the two can come together to bridge the skills gap and prepare future generations for the global job market. "Our mission at CMBS is to actively shape the future of education by ensur- ing our curricula are relevant and our teaching methodologies are redesigned to prepare students for the dynamic job market. e Industry on Campus Business Breakfast Meeting provided a platform for industry professionals, ed- ucators, and thought leaders to engage in meaningful conversations, driving innovation and bridging the skills gap. By fostering collaboration between business leaders and educators, we are committed to creating an environment where learning becomes an integral part of everyday work. CMBS is dedicated to empowering our students, alumni, and professionals with industry-driven qualifications that make them truly in- dustry ready." explained Morgan Parnis, CEO of CMBS. e event commenced with a net- working reception, followed by a panel discussion moderated by CMBS Ex- ecutive Chair & CEO Morgan Parnis. Esteemed panelists, Joe Tanti, CEO of Malta Business Bureau, and Mark Buge- ja, Head of HR at Nectar, shared their invaluable insights, contributing to a dynamic and comprehensive dialogue that deepened the audience's under- standing of the challenges and oppor- tunities within the current business and education landscapes. Joe Tanti commended CMBS for its commitment to reinvent the future of work and education, stating, "e tra- ditional education model is not fit for purpose in today's business environ- ment. We need to keep reinventing the future of work and the role of education in shaping it. I am delighted to see that CMBS is continuously looking for new approaches to boost industry-academia collaboration, particularly the Sites of Learning initiative - put simply, taking education directly to the workplace." Mark Bugeja took the platform to share his insights on why a career in the FMCG sector is an excellent choice, of- fering abundant opportunities to work with renowned brands, acquire valuable learning experiences, and enjoy com- petitive remuneration packages and how bespoke qualifications are helping employees at Nectar bridge the gap to be professionals in this industry. e panel discussion was followed by a series of focus groups in which forum discussions revolving around the chal- lenges and benefits of employee train- ing and development took place. ese discussions covered several topics, such as strategies for motivat- ing employees, the significance of fol- low-ups during training and the role of leaders in fostering growth and offering opportunities. is business meeting will be one of many for CMBS. e business school is committed to facilitate an ongoing dia- logue to promote knowledge exchange and empower business leaders and ed- ucators to work together to incorporate learning into everyday work practices. Business meeting discusses future work-oriented education FROM PAGE 1 The transport ministry said the new rules aim to better regulate the sector to ensure the service offered is of the highest quality and safety. The ministry also announced start- ing 17 July, the course, curriculum and testing for individuals to offer cab rid- ing services will be updated. No new tests or applications will be accepted and carried out before the date. Tests will be carried out at the Trans- port Malta building. The authorities will also be intensi- fying inspections to ensure Y-plated vehicles are being kept in line with regulations. As of 23 July, cab operators will have to annually present the site plan of the garage where they are parking ve- hicles which they are not using. The site plan will have to clearly show the spaces for cars being used exclusively by the operator. The architect must confirm the spac- es are being used to park cars being used by the operator for cab services. The ministry also announced driv- ers will only be allowed to leave their vehicles unattended in white-boxed parking spaces for a maximum of one hour. Y-plate cabs will also be forbidden from waiting for bookings within 100 metres of white taxi stands, with that distance increasing to 250 metres in key areas such as the airport, Vallet- ta cruise port or ferry landings. The minimum distance will be enforced using geofencing technology to define virtual boundaries where ride-hailing is permitted. The ministry also stated that talks are underway to set a 2025 target date for which all new Y-plate vehicles must be electric. "Therefore, the future fleet of this industry would be among the first to be all-electric." Consultation underway to have new Y-plate cars be fully electric from 2025 As of 23 July, cab operators will have to annually present the site plan of the garage where they are to parking vehicles which they are not using