Skills Building industry
The increasing gap between academics and
industry requirements has been a challenge much recognized by the protagonist,
yet seldom solved. While there is a certain transformation in the aspirant from
campus to employment, many skill sets required in today’s work environment is missing.
Some of the key skills that industry looks for
in an aspirant are:
1.
Technical Knowledge
2.
Project Management Skills
3.
Visualization
4.
Creative thinking
5.
Communication Skills
6.
Leadership skills
7.
Ability to work in a team
The life of a student at college is filled
with tight schedules of completing the curricula and examinations. There is a
lack of much needed industry exposure and hands on experience to garner modern
day technology skills. In order to hone skills in project management, the
institution has to provide avenues for the student through industry interface.
Visualization and creative thinking can
develop only if autonomy is given to the student during the learning phase at
the college. New age universities are trying to create the right environment
for the student to acquire skills beyond academics. By creating an ambiance for
innovation, the individual becomes a well rounded person and enjoys a higher
rate of success at the workplace.
A large number of engineering constructions aspirants
come from a rural back ground with little or no exposure to English, creating
road blocks in basic communications. They lack in presentation techniques and
other modern day tools to emote with the industry on an intellectual platform. These
characteristics make the aspirant an introvert reducing his chances of
employ ability considerably. It is common knowledge that industry has to
re-skill the individual to bring him to speed on industry related skills.
The very same issues plague the aspirant
when it comes to leadership qualities and his ability to work effectively as a
member of a project team. Education institutions would do well to take note of
these modern day workplace issues and correct the situation sooner than later.
In fact, it would be healthy to create
forums between the education giants and industry fraternity to collaborate and
find suitable prescriptions to deal with the challenge daunting us all - can we
come together to conquer and provide a Win-Win solution for all?
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