India’s vast population stands at a crossroads with over 65 percent of the population under the age of 35. However, with technology rapidly reshaping industries and job roles, traditional methods of formal education alone are no longer sufficient. Disruptive technologies like artificial intelligence and automation have changed the nature of the workplace and the skill sets needed to succeed today. Low employability of job seekers is a worrying factor. Skills and apprenticeship programs have emerged as important tools to bridge the skills gap, empower individuals and drive economic growth.
As technology disrupts the way we work, many new jobs are being created that require new skills and we need to explore new ways to build a skilled workforce for future needs.
In a recent report by the World Economic Forum, more than 60 percent of employers feel that today’s candidates lack the necessary technical skills. According to most estimates, India’s workforce will require cross-skilling and upskilling to meet the demands of emerging industries and secure sustainable employment.
Apprenticeship programs play an important role in acquiring the professional skills and on-the-ground work experience that are critical to succeeding in today’s technology-driven workplace. Moreover, Apprenticeship Embedded programs provide opportunities to develop specialized skills in various fields such as manufacturing, construction, financial services, healthcare, agriculture, information technology, etc.
Unlocking the full potential of the next generation of India’s workforce will require a multi-pronged approach to skills and apprenticeships:
Learning to do: Combining classroom learning with on-job-training (OJT) education will provide students with the opportunity to acquire skills and knowledge in parallel, making them more employable. An apprenticeship embedded degree program will open many doors for students, prepare them for the “real world” and enable them to learn industry-relevant skills and understand the “world of work”. For employers, this is a good opportunity to invest in their future workforce.
A gateway to employment: Today’s academic universities have realized the urgency of ’employability’, and have started collaborating with corporates by publishing our research. While many have started working together with industry to incorporate these skills into their curriculum, there is also a huge influx of employers, who are now partnering with universities and content platforms to create customized learning programs to train their employees for new jobs. chance
A culture of lifelong learning, collaboration and excellence: By instilling a continuous learning mindset, companies will seize the opportunity to create a sustainable competitive advantage by reimagining their people’s supply chain and creating a culture of learning. Such organizations will experience tremendous benefits in addition to a tremendous improvement in employee productivity and retention.
Implementation of NEP: Universities should align their policies, curricula and teaching methods with the principles and goals of the NEP. This involves revising existing programs and developing new ones that promote interdisciplinary learning, critical thinking, creativity and problem-solving skills.
They should be able to offer flexibility and multidisciplinary learning opportunities to their students.
Collaboration among stakeholders: Government, educational institutions, the private sector and academia at large need to collaborate closely to design and implement effective skills and apprenticeship programmes. This collaboration should ensure that training programs are relevant, accessible and aligned with industry needs.
Investment in infrastructure and technology: For high efficiency efforts, investing in strong infrastructure and advanced technology is imperative. Online platforms, virtual reality simulations, and digital learning tools can increase the reach and effectiveness of skills programs, especially in remote areas.
Apprenticeships, upskilling, reskilling and new skills are key to building the future workforce through practical experience, industry-relevant skills, adaptability, employer collaboration, reducing skills mismatches, facilitating transitions into employment and promoting lifelong learning. Government, industry and academic institutions must collaborate and work towards apprenticeship and skill development programmes, encouraging all stakeholders to participate and help build the future workforce for India.
— Written by Neeti Sharma, Co-Founder and President of TeamLease EdTech
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