siliconindia | | Jan - Feb 201919buzzwords which have made routine jobs redundant and unless rapid up-skilling, re-skilling is sought, a large number may lose their jobs.· A routine degree or even a postgraduate degree, unless backed by relevant education, updated course curriculum, and industry experience is a piece of paper.· While India is changing, the world is changing even faster.· It is a necessary attribute to every candidate to sustain in this ever-changing corporate world.· The difference between `Education-driven employment' and `Employment-driven education' is critical to under-stand the skills gap.· The gap between Employment and Employability is increasing. · The amalgamation of traditional education with skill-based education is the need of the hour. At times the tra-ditional education is important for students who wish to study further with academic excellence as a major motive. Here, basis only Certificates, Diplomas, especially in the sub-continent scheme of things may not allow entry to postgraduate courses.· New private universities are helping students to become job-ready by offering dual certification in partnership with training companies, which are industry-led and pow-ered by the most updated curriculum.For us, as an institution of higher education focused on improving student success outcomes, the level of placements and job readiness of students constitutes as an essential first step. Once the end-goal (of placement) is clear, we can develop a successful partnership with busi-ness/industry that is looking towards a similar goal. As an institution of higher education focused on improving student success outcomes, the level of placements and job readiness of students constitutes as an essential first step
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