Bridging the Employability Gap: The Need to Build Industry-Ready Skills

Anshu Kumar Addresses Students as Part of Induction Program

Anshu Kumar addressed first-year students of St Thomas Institute for science and technology, Trivandrum and their parents as part of the induction program, highlighting the importance of complementing academic learning with strong technical acumen, practical exposure, and continuous learning. He emphasized the need to stay curious about industry developments and actively participate in student communities, conclaves, forums, competitions, and other events to build meaningful connections and broaden professional exposure.

The address also focused on the employability gap in the engineering ecosystem and discussed ways students can work towards bridging it through skill development, networking, and active engagement beyond the classroom. Anshu further highlighted the role of AI as a learning enabler, encouraging students to use AI for learning, research, and problem-solving while continuing to develop their own critical thinking and reasoning abilities.

In a rapidly evolving professional landscape, the session emphasized the importance of combining academic knowledge with practical skills, industry awareness, continuous learning, and responsible use of AI to prepare students for future career opportunities.

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