Abstract : The main issue addressed in this paper is what pedagogical delivery methods increase Generation Z engagement in the classroom, which, in turn, better prepares them for the workforce? The methodology for this research was a literature review and shared experience from the author’s more than 20 years of teaching at a university level. The review included researching characteristics, strengths, and weaknesses of Generation Z students and comparing them to the previous generation of students (Millennials/Generation Y) to serve as a basis for recommending appropriate instructional strategies to engage them in the classroom and ready them for the workplace. The study describes how Generation Z students learn and recommends several pedagogical delivery methods for engaging them, whether online, in the classroom, or in hybrid learning modes. The recommended teaching strategies are linked to the profile of Generation Z. Generation Z, known as digital natives, learn through technology and enjoy practical learning that will help prepare them for their careers. The study also recommends faculty training to bridge the gap between the generational cohorts of faculty and the Generation Z student body and identifies impacts on universities of the changing student demographics.

Keyword : Digital Natives, Generation Z, Generational Cohorts, Preparing for the Workplace, Teaching Strategies, Technology.