Over 100 AKTU Affiliated Colleges Partner with GUVI for Future-Focused ‘HR & TPO Conclave 2024’

GUVI, India’s leading Vernacular EdTech Platform, serving over 3 million learners worldwide, played a crucial role in shaping the discussions

CHENNAI : Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam University (AKTU) and India’s leading Vernacular EdTech Platform GUVI Geek Networks, incubated by IIT Madras, IIM Ahmedabad, and part of the HCL Group, are working towards making graduating students ‘Industry Ready’

Towards this, they recently organized ‘HR & TPO Conclave 2024’ at the U.P. Institute of Design Campus. With ‘Ensuring Industry Relevance for Graduating Engineers’ being the theme, the Conclave saw HR leaders, educators, and industry experts discuss strategies for bridging the gap between academia and industry.

Over 100 Training and Placement Officers (TPOs) from AKTU affiliated colleges took part. The event provided a platform for exchanging ideas, creating new collaborations, and reinforcing the commitment to enhancing the quality of technical education.

Interactive Q&A sessions allowed attendees to engage directly with industry leaders and academic experts, fostering a deeper understanding of the evolving job market demands. This collaborative effort is expected to drive meaningful change and innovation in technical education, benefiting students, educators, and employers alike.

Keynote addresses were delivered by HR leaders from Salesforce, Hexaware, Bristlecone, and Jindal Steel & Power. AKTU Vice-Chancellor Prof. J.P. Pandey emphasized the importance of strong academia-industry partnerships and the implementation of the New Education Policy to enhance the employability of engineering graduates.

GUVI, India’s leading Vernacular EdTech Platform, serving over 3 million learners worldwide, played a crucial role in shaping the discussions.

Mr. Arun Prakash, Founder & CEO of GUVI, and Mr. Balamurugan, Co-Founder, GUVI, highlighted the integration of industry-led credit courses within university curriculums and the impact of Generation AI on upskilling.

Addressing the Conclave, Mr. Arun Prakash M, Founder & CEO of GUVI, said, “Gen AI is about to change the game. It’ll touch everything around us, making life easier and way cooler. Our team at GUVI is all in on bringing this future to you with a vernacular approach to upskilling & helping you ride the wave of AI innovation.”

To know more about GUVI, its self-paced courses & career programs, follow the link: www.guvi.in/.

Speaking on the occasion, Prof. Jai Prakash Pandey, Honourable Vice-Chancellor, Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam University (AKTU), emphasized on the use of the newly-created unified academic credit structure called the National Credit Framework under the NEP by GOI.

“EdTechs like GUVI can highlight that upskilling opportunities add academic credits, which students can redeem at any stage,” Prof. Jai Prakash Pandey said.

Prof. Jai Prakash Pandey also noted the importance of not neglecting core engineering areas while focusing on areas such as Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence, underscoring the need for comprehensive tech programs in engineering colleges to enhance employability.

The event featured a panel discussion on ‘Critical Industry Expectations while Hiring from Technical Institutions,’ moderated by Mr. Anuj Gangola from NASSCOM. Leaders from Tata Consultancy Services, Sopra Banking Software, IRC Engineering Services, Infinity Labs, and IIT Delhi shared insights on the skills and competencies companies seek in fresh graduates. The discussion emphasized the importance of practical experience and industry-relevant education.

Mr. Anuj Gangola from NASSCOM emphasized the importance of self-learning and the need for students to dedicate significant time to upskilling through practical experiences such as internships. He advocated for the development of joint courses in collaboration with industry leaders to address the evident gap between academic teachings and industry expectations.

Additionally, Mr. Gangola highlighted the critical need for faculty upskilling, which often remains overlooked in educational ecosystems focused on student development and placement outcomes. He underscored the importance of values and ethics, considering them core to all activities within the educational ecosystem. Concluding his remarks, he advised against chasing success directly, suggesting instead that by becoming skilled and deserving, success would naturally follow.

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